Is anyone's occupation a physical therapist?
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A physical therapist helps people who are having a problem functioning.  It may be the inability to use the arm properly, to walk properly, to get out of bed, etc.  Maybe they are having problems functioning due to pain, weakness, or restrictions to motion.  It is our job as a physical therapist to evaluate the patient,  figure out why they are having difficulty functioning and then design and implement a treatment program to correct the problem.  \n\nSome of our treatments include strengthening, stretching, mobilizing a joint, modalities such as electrical stimulation,  neuromuscular fasciliation, development of orthotics, education about posture, massage and manual therapy techniques.  \n\nWe treat just about every different type of person: infant, children, adults, athletes, injured workers, people with neurological disorders.  Just about anyone who has a problem with physical functioning. \n\nA physical therapist can work in a private clinic, a hospital, with professional sports teams, in schools, hospitals and many other places.  \n\nWhat I like most about my job is the different types of people I meet.  I have had doctors as patients, children, a man who had West Nile Virus, an NHL coach, men who were present on D-day, one of the first female commerical pilots...all walks of life.  I have helped a woman learn how to walk after being in a wheel chair for ten years and then went through a surgical procedure to correct it.  I helped a woman run a marathon after she injured herself only weeks before.  It is all very rewarding.
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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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No, but in sports medicine their are rehabilitation doctors, therapists and trainers as well as paramedics. Also medical advisers, no nursing positions.
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I love my job.  I teach personal/independent living skills to people with develomental disabilities.  \n\nI generally don't work full-time but there are plenty of hours out there for this kind of work.\n\nThe times I do work full-time I usually spend my days reading stories, doing crafts and playing games.
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Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  They are hard programs to get into, so study hard!
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a university degree in physiotherapy\nno, you can not wake up one morning and decide to open a practice
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I work in an assisted living facility where the physical therapists use just the thing you describe. It's a small frame with a set of pedals that you can adjust the tension on. I'm sure if you checked your local medical supply store (The type that caters to the elderly.) you would find one. If that does not work, call a local ALF or nursing home and ask to speak with one of the physical therapists. I'm sure they would be glad to help.
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The standards are changing.  Very recently, you simply needed a Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy.  Today, the new standard is the Masters of Physical Therapy, but by the time you get through the program, they will have moved up to requiring the Ph.D. in Physical Therapy.  You've got a lot of education ahead of you!
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Physical therapists CAN be doctors. However, their doctorate (or PHD) is in physical therapy, not medicine.\n\nThe same is true for pharmacists, by the way.
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In the US, to become a physical therapist, you now need to obtain either a masters of doctorate level degree.  Your bachelor's degree should encompass many of the classes that are prerequisite courses for entrance into the professional phase of the program including at least\n1. A year and a half of biology\n2. Anatomy and physiology\n3. Statistics and trigonometry or calculus\n4. Basic, lifespan, and abnormal psychology\n5. A year of chemistry\n6. A year of physics\n\nThis may vary from school to school...\n\nYou will also want to have all  your general education requirements completed by the time you apply for admission to the professional phase.  \n\nThe structure of programs vaires...some are direct admittance...admitting you as a freshman and garauntee a spot in the professional phase of the program as long as you maintain a certain GPA.  Others require you to complete your bachelor's degree and admit you as a grad student to the DPT...some admit you as a senior, you complete your BS degree after the first year and then finish the the master's degree by the end of the third year...it all depends on the school.  \n\nOne place to get started is to visit the APTA website at www.apta.org and view what schools are accredited PT schools.  Then, review which ones you may potentially wish to attend and investigate that program's requiements and structure.  \n\nGood luck!
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yes in 2001. physically it took 3yr.s of physical therapy and a dozen dr.s(bunch of med.s) i also had a lot of friends and family to help. people understood. mentally i just had to keep reminding myself it wasn't my fault. a bunch of those dumb cliches` everyone talks about like, everything happens for a reason. and god only takes you when he's ready for you. and what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. stuff like that became something to live by. i guess there's a reason those are cliches`. as corny as they may be they are true. the best thing is to try not center your life around "that wreck" it might ruin the moment at the time. but don't let it ruin your life.
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This field includes physical therapists, counselors, and occupational therapists. Occupational therapists help people with conditions or disabilities improve in their daily lives.\n\nTraining is necessary to become an occupational therapist. This training can be received at a school, college, or university. In addition to a diploma or certification, a license may also be needed in some states.\n\nThe job outlook should be good. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov), employment of occupational therapists is expected to increase through 2012. For more information, try the American Occupational Therapy Association website at www.aota.org.
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I don't know if my job is the most interesting here on Yahoo Answers, but I own a medical transcription business. In addition to doing work for doctors, I also do work for private social workers and private investigators, which is pretty interesting.
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here is a list of all accredited PT schools in Florida:\nhttp://www.uscollegesearch.org/florida-physical-therapy-colleges.html\n\nHope this helps!
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You cannot intern a physical therapist unless you are enrolled in a physical therapy program and it is part of your clinical education.  However, if you are serious about becoming a physical therapist, you must complete a minimum of 50 hours of observation (being a volunteer) or employment in a physical therapy setting.  If you can find employment as a PT technician, this is an on-the-job trained personell who may do a variety of tasks such as clerical work and setting up patients on treatments under the supervision of a PT.  Try the job postings at local hospitals for "PT technician" or "PT aide" or apply as a volunteer.  Before you apply for grad school to become a PT, be sure to check out that schools admission requirements for how many hours you must observe.
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Physical Therapy uses modalities (Ultrasound, heat, ice, electrical stimulation) as well as exercises and manual techniques to aid in tissue healing or to decrease pain and prevent problems from happening again.  PT's are usually very involved in educating their patients about the condition and advising of different ways to do things or how to change the ways we do things to prevent problems or help the conditions that are already present.  PT's will usually do an interview with you to talk about your medical history, what is bothering you and how it happened (if there was something that you know caused it).  They will also ask you what your goals are for physical therapy, what do you want to accomplish by coming to the sessions.  They will also do measurements of range of motion and strength testing as well as special tests for the specific joint or to help them confirm a problem that they think you might have.   I hope this has helped.
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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.