Done with the OT. How about PT? What do Physical Therapists actually do?
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help strengthen muscles, they taught my daughter how to walk and have worked miracles! depends on what kind of PT it is, my mom had it after she injured her knee and they did electro-shock therapy on it, but my daughters is a developmental therapy and they just work with her physical ablities, help her jump and try to catch up with other kids her age (shes 5)
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You can major in whatever. Your in luck: the "whatever" major is offered at every single college anywhere. I hear PT is a lotta fun but don't get into it unless you really enjoy science, studying a lot during school, and working with people with diabilities.
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Physical Therapy focuses on the lower extremities\nOccupational Therapy focuses on the upper extremities\n\nPT focuses on gait, walking, mobility\nOT focuses on dexterity of your hands to perform everyday tasks like cooking, hygeine, etc.\n\nYour Major would be Physical or Occupational Therapy with emphasis in pediatrics.
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Try contacting the Physical Therapy schools in your area (California State University, Sacramento - for example).  A student physical therapist may be interested in helping.\n\nOtherwise, look into social security, medicare, medicare in your state.
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What are you needing to know? Why, or if, it is beneficial? How often should pt engage in therapy?\n\nThe generic answer is that this type of therapy is particularly good for pts who have weight bearing issues- muscles can be strengthening by aquatic therapy without putting any actual wt on the joint- water resistance does the work. Any type of exercise that strengthens any of the muscles that help support and keep knee joint in proper alignment help decrease any pain or inflammation sxs that arise because of those conditions. How often? Depends on the severity of pts condition and how much time/money they can invest in this type of tx.
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Basical everyones answer was that Chiropractic services is quick and solves the problem... well the person who spoke of migrains as the problem then lets tackle that first. In physical therapy you will do exercises that won't solve the problem short term but will prevent it in the future, you are doing work to train the muscles around your spine that support it to work better and be less lazy. This way they will hold those vertebrea in place so they don't move out of alignment and compress a nerve. Also some physical therapists know more then others and can do adjustments... the difference? They only do adjustments to one segment of the spine so a perticular vertebrea as opposed to a chriopractic who adjusts not only just the one out of alignment but the ones around it. At physical therapy you can have traction to the spine which you don't really get in a chriopractic setting. You will be put on a mechine that applies weight to your lower back helping to releive tension there and for herniated discs this works extreamly well (if you have a smart therapist that places the traction belt securly and tightly to the waist instead of over a hot pack for example) also stim can help ease pain for short term and somtimes you can rent a stim unit to take home if the pain is extream. Like I said you will be retraining your muscles to supply more support to your spine and this helps more then anything because it helps prevent future injury... you will most likely use a stability ball and ab work for low back, neck streaching for headachs. They will also massage the area to help releave pain. The benifits are very different and if you have a herniated disk  you should probably utilize both or more the Physical therapy clinic, they have lots of ways to help that type of problem.\n\nThe degrees and area of study for both are very different also. PTs offten use lots of different types of devices to help, hot whirlpool, hot pack, traction, stim, ultrasound, exercise, streaching, massagem, and much more. \n\nIf your insurance doesn't cover it you might have some options just call a couple places and ask what they charge, some are 12 dollars a visit. Also you should be sure that your insurance doesn't most will now and if you have a note from your dr explaining the importance of it then you can send it to your insurance and argue that you need it. I once knew someone who had breast reduction surgery and the insurance didn't cover it but was able to make them pay all her bills because the dr insisted she needed it.
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If you know anyone who is a physicala therapist, they can direct you to PTA programs.\nIf not, check your local community colleges, or go online to physicaltherapyassistants.com  From there you should be able to locate the answers that you need.\nGood luck!!
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i am a pta-it is wonderful. call the ama,it depends on what state, city, etc. here in texas they get salary,in the hospitals here it is 2-3 thousand a month depending on experience,specialities, etc. come on down. dallas pays a whole lot more, as does houston, austin,etc.you are needed and welcome.
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Physical therapy is an excellent choice for a career (not that I am biased -  I am a PT).  A good PT school program would require taking a kinesiology class as well as many other sciences.  I find it extremely rewarding (more so than some of my friends who have desk jobs), intellectually challenging, and even physically demanding.\n\nThere are many different areas in which you can practice.  Neurology, orthopaedics, acute care, rehab, skilled nursing facilities, pediatrics, etc.  Pay depends upon where you are and which field you go into.  Check www.salary.com to see if it will give you an estimate on salary.  Not to mention, it is very much in demand right now.  Many companies are offering to pay for part of your education and giving signing bonuses.\n\nThe American Physical Therapy Association is the professional organization for PTs.  The website is: www.apta.org and you can find information on many aspects of PT on that website.
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Occupational Therapy is a wonderful combination of art and science. Science because it requires knowledge of human body & its functioning . Art because it requires a great deal of imagination and creativity. An OTist primarily works towards heping their clients achieve maximal possible independent level of functioning in their daily activities . Daily activity could be simple like brushing your teeth, changing clothes and taking a shower or complex like getting in/out of car, driving to work or earning a living.\n\nDepending upon the work setting , OT can specialise in :\n\n1) Neuro rehabilitation ( clients with brain injury, spinal cord injury, other neurological injuries), \n2) Orthopaedic cases( back injuries, total hip/knee replacements, post surgical), \n3) School system ( with kids with learning disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy etc.) , \n4) Hand therapy ( managing clients with hand injuries and surgeries), \n5) Ergonomics ( creating compatibility between an individual and his work environment)\n6) And the list goes on.....\n\nIt's a beautiful profession with multiple careeer options and challenges.
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I do not know how much physical therapists makes, but go to www.salary.com.  This website is self-explanatory; therefore, you should not have any problems finding the information you need.
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I'm going to go to college when i leave High school to be a Physical Therapist. I hear that its fun and it had too  but you get use to it after you help others I can't wait till I go to college You make alot of money
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Physical therapy can help you more than anything else. It has been successful for several friends of mine who have had brain trauma, including aneurysm, cancer, and infection.
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"acc of contact pt & com"  ????\n\nI guess acc, pt, and com are abreviation or acronyms, but for what, I can't imagine.
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10. Physical Therapist Assistants provide patients with medical therapy and treatments. To work in this occupation, you will require a minimum of an Associate's degree. The average salary is considered to be above average; the US national pay scale ranges from $27,500 to $41,780 annually.\n\n9 & 8. Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software & Applications Personnel create, modify and develop computer software and applications for the consumer market. Most employers prefer that employees have a bachelor's degree. These occupations have a forecasted growth of 45 percent. Base salary is considered to be well above average for either occupation, with the national pay scale starting at $42,000 or more, depending on which state you work in and your expertise in the field.\n\n7. Physical Therapist Aides assist therapists and their assistants to prepare patients for physical therapy and the treatment. If you are keen on a job that requires little time for training and you enjoy helping people, then this job may be for you. With an expected growth of 46 percent, the outlook for this job looks good. The average salary for this job can range from $19,710 to $27,380.\n\n6. Medical Records and Health Information Technicians compile and process patient medical records and reports at hospitals and clinics nationwide. If the medical field has interested you in the past, this may be how to enter the industry. The majority of employers will require an associate's degree for this occupation, but it has a very positive growth trajectory. The average salary for this job ranges from approximately $19,700 to $27,400 annually.\n\n5. Home Health Aides - If you enjoy helping others, this is the job for you. Providing everyday healthcare such as bathing or grooming, this job category will have a very good growth rate in the coming years. Training is mostly short term and on-the-job. The only drawback with this occupation is that the salary is considered to be on the low side, up to $19,600 yearly.\n\n4. Social and Human Service Assistants provide consultation and counselling for healthcare professionals and their clients, such as case processing and patient advisory. This job requires moderate on-the-job training, and is really for those who enjoy dealing with the general public. The outlook for this occupation is excellent, and the yearly salary ranges from $19,700 to $27,380.\n\n3. Physician Assistants - Another medical job tops the list for growth. Working in this field, you will be required to have considerable on-the-job training as well as a bachelor's degree in the appropriate field. However, your pay will reflect this, as the average salary starts at $41,820 and will increase with your experience.\n\n2. Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts keep Internet sites online, Intranets running and company computers connected across offices and locations. If you have a yearning to work with networks, then you are in luck; this job will experience a rate of growth of 57 percent over the next few years. Most employers will require a minimum of Bachelor's degree and some practical work experience. The pay for this occupation is quite attractive, starting at $41,820.\n\n1. Medical Assistants perform medical and administrative duties under the direction of a doctor or health professional. This is the number one job for growth potential in the United States. With the US population both increasing and aging rapidly, demand for medical assistants - and medical professionals as a whole - is projected to grow by 59 percent by 2012. Training is mostly acquired while on the job, and the salary range is $27,500 to $41,780 per year.\nCopy from :http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/CareerBytes/0305topjobs2005.htm?cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=bd3d6a76cbc14c29b6dc999d757d1a6a-199156283-xc-2
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I would start with physical therapy departments at the hospitals in your area.  Some hospitals offer classes about proper body mechanics.  also the educational department at some hospitals might have information/classes on caring for people with Alzheimers.
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Not sure what your question is, but why not try contacting the Indiana Physical Therapy Committee?  Website and address listed below.  You can read the Physical Therapy Act of Indiana at: http://www.in.gov/pla/bandc/ptc/PT_Statutes_2006.pdf