American Physical Therapy Association

A physical therapist has a unique center that is best classified as patient focused. Physical therapy practice is also associated with a wide range of other providers or clinicians within health care organizations. There are different types of writing that express the information of ethics, which incorporates clinical obligations, duties and ethical philosophical principles. However, there is little information about the ethical issues that physical therapist may face, and how and why they…

According to the American Physical Therapy Association, “physical therapists are health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives”. Physical therapy is focused on improving range of motion, decreasing pain levels, and formulating the patient’s plan of care. As a physical therapist there is…

How to become a Physical Therapist A physical therapist, also known as PTs "healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals" (American Physical Therapist Association). A few years from now I will be the go-to person when one is in chronic pain seeking to reach a state of relief. I have set a goal to become a physical therapist because I have a heart full of compassion, seeing others happy and in great condition warms my heart. The demand for PTs is steadily increasing and while…

The most educational and insightful experience I have gained while developing my repertoire of knowledge of the sciences as well as the healthcare field was when I job-shadowed the physiotherapists at the St. Joseph’s Hospital Charlton Campus in Hamilton, Ontario. I observed the physiotherapists at work for a total of 16 hours in a variety of departments which included respiratory, musculoskeletal and acute medicine. It was an excellent opportunity to appreciate the teamwork involved across…

Physical therapy is a type of treatment needed when health problems make it difficult to move and do everyday tasks; it helps aid to pain caused by movement. The goal of a physical therapist is to help make daily tasks easier. They also help to recover after surgeries or injuries. The physical therapist will first observe the movements of the patient and then diagnosing their dysfunctional movements; from their observations, physical therapist then set up care plan to set goal and an expected…

Physical therapy is a type of treatment that many individuals may need when they are experiencing health problems that make it hard for them to move around or do daily task that they once were able to do on their own. The goal at any Physical therapy center is to help a patient get back to their normal range of motion such as restoring or increasing their flexibility, strength, endurance, coordination, and/or balance. (Physical Therapy) A patient can also be refer to a physical therapist to help…

living in the world. You never know who you will meet and how they will impact the way you go about your day. Meeting a student from Hanze University expanded the way I thought about physical therapy, education, and life in another country. In my second interview with Alexandra, I got a taste of the life of a physical therapist in the Netherlands. She and I sent pictures to one another and set up a skype interview to discuss them. It is interesting to see what life was like for her and this…

the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine, “2 million athletes sustain injuries each year and of that 2 million ¼ of those injuries require serious medical attention.”(1) A physical therapist is an expert in the way a person’s body functions and is able to work with everyone from the early stage of infancy right onto the golden years of people’s lives to provide a highly professional and necessary service. I myself am only a few short years away from achieving a doctorate in physical…

My Future Development as a Physical Therapist through the APTA Vision Through the APTA’s vision of “transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience,”1 I will grow as an individual and as a professional in the field of physical therapy. Many of the Guiding Principles will lead me to always strive for excellence to provide the best treatments for each patient.1 As a future physical therapist, I will develop skills necessary to make a positive difference in the world…

services deals with the assessment and treatment of people suffering from all kinds of physical problems that can be caused by an accident, illness or ageing. These services are provided in communities which provide physiotherapists to monitor patients and also the hospital setting with specialist practitioners in multiple healthcare conditions. These physiotherapists use their various skills in manual therapy, clinical measuring, therapeutic exercises, Electrotherapy and movement to treat…