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    Physical Therapy A physical therapist (PT) is someone who helps people rehabilitate after an injury or an accident. They are the ones that get you back on track to your normal life after you have broken a leg or an arm. Physical therapist also do other work than just massaging someone’s hand or leg. They have to go through a whole process of surveying a patients’ medical past and see if they are not allergic to any painkillers that they have to take in order to ease the pain. They work with a…

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    everyday or one step closer to it. Physical therapist get paid $79,860 a year and $38.39 and hour. A physical therapist requires a doctoral or professional degree and the ability to help people improve from their injuries. Physical Therapist need certain skills and education. For education they will need a Doctoral or Professional degree which is where a person has the quality to teach at the university level or work in a specific profession (“Physical Therapists: Occupational Outlook…

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    “OUCH, Charlie! I tore my PCL! I need a physical therapist!” Physical therapists (PTs) aid patients with injuries, and help with movement, pain, help things function again, and prevent disability (American 6). They also help rehabilitate, give treatment, and prevent chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries (Bureau 2). They have to perform certain processes to aid the patient. This career has lots of positives including always helping others and relative ease in finding a job; but, it also has…

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    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…

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    become a physical therapist it requires years of education in the fields of Anatomy which is the study of the structure and the shape of the body and the relationship between body parts, the field of Kinesiology which is the study of bodily movements, the field of physical fitness which is the general state of health and wellbeing but mainly the ability to perform aspects of sports and certain occupations, and the last field that one would have to take to become a physical therapist is the…

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    can be physical healthy, but not only old people, also children need it, so what better than be a physical therapist. When considering a career in Physical Therapist, a person must carefully look into responsibilities this will entail, the skills one must have to succeed , plus other important aspects such as working conditions, salary, and the future of the job; however, just as important is to carefully seek out the University of Michigan that willnbest prepare one of this person. Physical…

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    A physical therapist is someone who helps improve mobility of an injured or an ill person. For example, someone who got hit by a car and is not able to walk for a period will need a physical therapist. That person must relearn how to walk all over again. The physical therapist will help that person rehabilitate and regain muscles in their legs. Some of their tools and methods that they use to help patients are rubber bands or resistant bands, exercise and ice. To become a physical therapist, I…

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    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…

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    35th St. #4G Astoria | N.Y. 11103 | seka1163@gmail.com | Cell (347) 738-7971 | Home (347) 649-0086 Summary Physical Therapist Assistant with 20 years of diverse clinical and business experience. Now seeking to transition to a non-clinical position as a Case Manager bringing the following transferable skills and strengths. Excellent communication and interpersonal…

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    getting injured. Seeking for help, many people come to see a physical therapist, also known as a “PT” for short. Physical Therapists help all types of patients no matter the age to become even stronger than they were before getting injured. Part of becoming a PT is having: self control, dependability, integrity, and concern for others. Physical therapists' services have a positive impact on health-related quality of life. A Physical Therapist carries out multiple tasks unlike working at an…

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