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The six major parts of an American Psychological Association (APA) research paper include: title page, abstract, introduction, method section, results section, discussion section, and references section (Weathington, 2010, 156). The first three pages set the stage for the research paper and determine whether the reader will be captured and motivated to continue. The first page of the research paper is the title page which is centered horizontally and consists of: the running head – which is a…

Physician Assistant: The requirements to become a physician’s assistant includes earning a master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program. After earning your bachelor’s degree and having healthcare-related work experience, you then need to apply to a physician assistant program, which usually is around 2 years. After earning your master’s degree, you need to become licensed to become a physician assistant. To become licensed, you must pass the Physician Assistant National…

As a member of Hilltop Leaders, I recently took the Gallup Report Strength Finder to find out my signature themes which represent the five most dominant themes of talent I have. In ranking of order, first I am an achiever. An, “achiever describes a constant need for achievement.” My second is learner because, “The subject matter that interests you most will be determined by your other themes and experiences, but whatever the subject, you will always be drawn to the process of learning.” My third…

The American Physical Therapy Association membership increased to around 8,000 members by the 1850’s. Education programs to train Physical Therapist also increased to allow for more qualified therapists offering rehabilitation. Today there are over 200 physical therapy programs in the United States. There are a variety of specialty areas to practice in, including geriatrics, pediatrics, sports medicine, and orthopedics. The APTA continues to grow. The association has contributed to…

To strategically implement my first choice of attaining a master of physical therapy degree, I will need to take shorter-term action steps. I will have to consider all the barriers listed above and get all support possible. First, in order to be qualified to apply for the Master of Physical Therapy program, I will need to enroll in the mandatory prerequisite courses. Along with enrolling in those courses, I will need to maintain a competitive GPA in order to be accepted into the master’s program…

Depression, by definition, is a “mental illness that is characterized by a profound and persistent feeling of sadness or despair and/or a loss of interest in things that were once pleasurable” (Langwith, 2009, p. 16). Signs and symptoms vary from person to person, and can be categorized from mild to severe – some of the most common being: “hopelessness, loss of energy, persistent fatigue, persistent feelings of guilt or self-criticism, sense of worthlessness, irritability, inability to…

Debby Birbragher once voiced, “Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” When making this statement, Birbragher is suggesting that physical movements can exceed a person’s physical and emotional state. As I began to understand the world around me, I developed a desire for helping people. Seeing close family around me with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities helped me realize that I can be one to make a difference. I started…

According to typefocus, personalities common to this occupation are ISFJ, ISFP, ESFP, and ESFJ. The common personality in all the codes is sensing. This means that the physiotherapist always has to pay attention to detail and not jump to conclusion. Only after all the facts are looked at, the decisions are made. It is also important to make practical decisions because the lives of numerous people are in question. If poor decisions are made, there will be severe, irreversible consequences.…

In addition to chiropractic intervention, MyChild™ believes massage therapy is beneficial for a person with cerebral palsy. Massage therapy is the “Manipulation of soft body tissues applied in a painless and comforting way to treat, heal, and balance the mind, body, and soul (Stern, 2015). Massage therapy is known for alleviating symptoms such as: arthritis, discomfort, low back pain, and balance. Each of these symptoms affect a patient with cerebral palsy. A session typically consists of a…

information continues to have with a guide the general public in selecting perhaps a Physical Therapist Assistant or a Physical Therapist and comprehension Physical Therapy exercise. We started by gathering information on APTA Awards (American Physical Therapy Association), which highlight significant contributions in physical treatment over the past several years. While you function or pick a treatment provider close to home, you get better results as you are prone to complete your plan of…