Career questions tagged physicaltherapy
what are the first steps to becoming a physical therapist?
what kind of schooling would I need and how do I make the path the easiest
What is the best strategy to pass NPTE this year ?
With all the changes in the national exam
What are some of the biggest challenges and rewards of being a physical therapist ?
I am a HS senior interested in this field. I have been accepted to Pacific University which has a strong PT program. I play football and enjoy exercise sciences.
What do you wish you had known before you started in Physical Therapy?
Do you have anything that you wish you would have known before you started physical therapy that could help someone looking to get into the field or anything that would make someone not want to get into the field?
What are some jobs in the Exercise Science field that are related to physical therapy??
I'm interested in the field of and want to look at different options of career before I chose the one I want to pursue.
What is a good before/after sport routine?
To insure that I won't get injured, I think a routine for before/after a game will be really useful :].
Is there any benefit to getting both my masters in athletic training and my doctorate in physical therapy?
There are three grad schools in the United States that have a dual degree program to get both degrees in about 4 years, but both are out of state to me and very expensive. I’ve been trying to find out if there is any true benefit of getting both degrees that will help me work with professional sports teams. Any and all help is appreciated, thank you!
What careers could I be headed towards?
Hey! My name is Abbey and I’m a first-year student at the University of St.Thomas in St.Paul Minnesota. Throughout my whole life, I've had an interest in sports, health, and the human body. Because of this, I decided to major in Exercise Science and double minor in Nutrition and Business Administration. I was looking at becoming an athletic trainer but decided against it a few months ago. I am really just looking for someone who has some knowledge in these areas, and could tell me a little bit of what I could go into when I'm older that includes my major and minors! And any other insights that I could find helpful in the future!
What are some other careers that are related to physical therapy?
Any closely related careers?
What is the difference between being an Athletic/Sports Therapist and regular Physical Therapist?
I’ve been looking at Physical Therapy, but recently I was told Athletic Therapy might be a better fit for me. One of the reasons was being that PT simply worked with senior citizens more and AT works with adults or maybe younger. I just know I would prefer to work with teenagers, maybe young adults, or even children. I love the basic stretches, work outs, kinesthetic tapes, etc. Which one would you recommend for me? #Spring23
What degree do I need to become I physical therapist, and hopefully to own my own practice?
I would like to work with sports teams or at another person’s practice, and then open up my own practice once I get the funds and experience necessary to do so! Also how can I build connections that will help me achieve my goals with this? What majors/minors should I look at/choose? And, do you all have any other helpful tips?
how will this journey go?
What am I going to encounter on this journey to get my rehabilitation therapy certification?
What are rehab physical therapies within the school system?
What are rehab therapy's within the school system?
What CSU are physical therapy schools? Which ones offer physcial therapy programs?
I am applying for CSU at the moment and need help with which schools have these offers.
How can I increase my chances of getting into a doctorate of Physical therapy program?
Junior in college applying to DPT programs this summer. #physicaltherapy #admissions
How much does a Physical Therapist Technician get paid?
#PTT #Physicaltherapy #technician #Physicaltherapist #PT
I will be a certified Physical Therapy Technician by the end of my Junior year, can I connect MRI Tech with this as well?
#technology #technician #programming #physicaltherapytech #physicaltherapytechnician #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapyassistant #MRITech
What courses in college are required when majoring in physical therapy?
I am a senior in high school, and I am still trying to decide what to major in for college. I have a few ideas as to what I may want to major in and physical therapy is one of my top choices. Learning about the required college courses can help me understand what to expect for this major. #physicaltherapy #courses #choosing-a-major
What is the best part about working with physically disabled patients that need help with therapy?
I am a sophomore in high school and I have always been interested in physical therapy and helping people with their disabilities. #physicaltherapy
As a PT, are there times when have trouble recalling information for a client?
I want to go into PT but I am worried about retaining information and being able to remember everything when working with a client. #physicaltherapy #PT #Health #physicaltherapist
How do I become a PT tech/aide? I know the experience hours would be extremely beneficial to my overall knowledge and PT school application.
I'm in the middle of my undergraduate Exercise Physiology degree and getting ready to apply to PT school in about 2 years. #physicaltherapy #graduateschool #application #tech #aide #experience #volunteer #shadowing #JULY20
What is the best way to prepare for the GRE? Also, when is the best time to take it?
I'm in the middle of my undergraduate Exercise Physiology degree and getting ready to apply to PT school in about 2 years. #physicaltherapy #graduateschool #testing #GRE #JULY20
How do I figure out if I am interested in studying physical therapy and how can I prepare myself to apply to those programs when applying for college?
I am a highschool junior interested in this field and just want to know more about it and how to get involved. #physicaltherapy #college #career
Is an associates degree in biology able to transfer into a physical therapy program at a university?
I’ll be starting at my local community college in the fall and want to make sure that I’m on the right path as to where to go after this. I plan on becoming a physical therapist and my dream would be to work with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility patients like myself, and other hypermobility syndromes, focussing on joint protection. #physicaltherapy #physical-therapist #medicine #ehlersdanlossyndrome #hypermobility #physical-therapy
How does this site work?
Current undergraduate student. Looking for work and medical experience. # #healthcare #therapy #aide #athletictrainer #physicaltherapy