American Physical Therapy Association

According the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), professional development “begins with professional education and continues throughout one’s professional life. Professional development is the foundation for where the physical therapist assumes an attitude of inquiry and engages in an ongoing process of assessment and evaluation of knowledge, skills, and abilities.”1 Professional development can occur in organized instructional settings or in societal settings; organizations such as the APTA require members to participate “in professional development not only to ensure the acquisition and maintenance of minimally acceptable standards of practice but also to garner new knowledge and skills.”1 Specifically,…

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Vision Statement asserted that the ultimate goal of the profession is to effect positive change in society by educating the public of the relationship between being active and improved quality of living (American Physical Therapy Association [APTA], 2013). It is such a magnanimous and meaningful role that places the physical therapy in a broader model, at the very core of the society. Movement is the most fundamental of human experience. It is…

She was the founder of The American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association. The name for physical therapy has changed twice over the years with the current name for physical therapy being American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) (Curtis Physical Therapy 6-7). Since the profession of physical therapy plays an important role in health care delivery, physical therapists have many responsibilities. Physical therapists, also known as PTs, play a major role in rehabilitation. A physical…

Since the polio epidemic and World War I in the early 1900’s, physical therapist have been an essential part of the health care system. As each decade progressed, physical therapy have morphed from its infancy stage into a significant part of rehabilitation. During these changes in health care to include the modernization and advancement of medicine, it has become apparent that physical therapy are needed in the various parts of patient care. With 50 states that currently authorize direct care,…

Being depended on by hundreds of athletes, men, women, young adults is what a physical therapist goes through day in and day out. They are counted on on to get people back to full health after an injury or accident. When seeking a career as a physical therapist, a person should look at aspects such as responsibilities, requirements, skills necessary, its salary, and its prospects, but even more importantly is preparing oneself by attending Texas A&M that will offer the best training possible.…

Over the course of this fall semester, I have gained a wealth of knowledge from the Professional Issues I course. Through the development of skills for application of various theories and concept, that relate to learning, teaching, communicating and motivating others. Which are important “tools” for my “toolbox” as a future Physical Therapist. Therefore, the purpose of this final paper is to address the following topics to demonstrate this knowledge. First, the application of the BORE model of…

“Physical Therapy is an important part of healthcare services in the 21st century. This dynamic profession is committed to identifying the highest functional future of the individual client and striving to reach that goal through different exercises. Physical Therapy is the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.”(Health) There are many people out there that believe physical therapy won’t work…

Physical Therapy/ Down Syndrome Physical Therapy has been playing a role in most people 's life for as long as they can remember. From teaching children how to walk, to teaching the elderly too. Physical therapy has helped people in many ways, from injured people who need to relearn everything to helping children who have Down Syndrome learn everything. Physical therapy is a major part of a lot of people’s life and you may not even know it. There are many types of therapy, Speech therapy,…

Department Of Physical Therapy Try one of these simple possibilities to have a better expertise to the MedStar Health website truly. The body of knowledge of physical therapy is substantial, and so physical therapists may focus on a particular clinical area. This 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…

(John F. Kennedy) once said,“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” When she was in 6th grade her aunt had worked at Schultz Chiropractic Center. She would always watch how she treats her patients and she was so amazed by the great massage that she was giving to her patients. The career of a physical therapist is a laborious and a big responsibility because the new patients and fixing their…