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disability’s caused by injury or disease. By becoming a physical therapist, you work closely with numerous personalities and qualities. Now I will tell you what is Physical Therapist, how to become a Physical Therapist, starting a career as a Physical Therapist, and the challenges and rewards of becoming a Physical Therapist. The Origins of Physical Therapy can be found back in ancient times.…

The vast majority of PTA’s work in hospitals or privately owned physical therapy practices. Others work in home health, schools, and rehab units. In an acute care setting, physical therapy is provided to individuals who are admitted to a hospital for short-term patient care for reasons such as illness, surgery, accident…

other conventions followed. The National Women Suffrage Association (NWSA) was created and supported a constitutional amendment for women’s suffrage. Soon after this would split and the American Women Suffrage Association (AWSA) was created. The main difference was that the AWSA believed that success could be achieved through state legislation. They stayed divided for 21 years to finally merge into the National American Women Suffrage Association (NAWSA). They were the driving factor in…

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…

likely face the same challenges as before, but more internal factors. Only I will truly know what the specialization will mean for the future of my career. Another issue that I may need to address is the type of organization I would want to work for. I can work at a hospital, private clinic, or at people’s houses. Depending on my internal, external and practical factors, I will have to make a choice that I will be an ideal fit…

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…

organization, in which they get hourly pay. Their position generally remains the same, but their pay will increase over time (How to become, n.d.). In many cases, the physiotherapist moves onto a management position. In the case where the physiotherapist works in a hospital, they can get a promotion from being a staff physical therapist to a chief physical therapist and eventually director of the department. The physiotherapist also has the option to open his/her own clinic after working in the…

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…