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What was the hardest part about becoming a physical therapist?
I am studying Biology/pre-physical therapy. I have been told many times that it is a hard program, but I am super excited for it. I was wondering if anyone had good study tips or even tips to stay motivated. Thank you for your time and interest in answering my questions.
What is the best path towards becoming a physical therapist ?
I am a first-year freshman who is attending the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. I am in the exercise science program here at this institution, and my plan is to complete a Doctorate of Physical Therapy to be able to be a physical therapist for athletes
What is the best way to get prepared for a graduate program while you are still early into your undergraduate studies as someone who wants to go for physical therapy?
I am just finishing up my freshman year of college and will be going into my sophmore year next year. I already have 60 college credits and I have maintained a 3.9 GPA
how many years do you need to be a phy threapy ?
is it as many years s law school could it be or no
What PT school is recommended?
I'm not really planing on moving too far from SF.
What should I major in if I want to be a physical therapist?
I'm planning on going to UC Davis
What is the best way to prepare for graduate school as a student on the pre-physical therapy track?
As a sophomore in college, I am starting to focus on the requirements for graduate school and the best way to set myself up for the application process. Any tips, tricks, or advice that may not always be obvious when preparing for and applying to graduate school? With some schools not putting...
What should I major in if I want to be a #physical-therapist?
I love helping others who are struggling so I think I would like to be a physical therapist.
How should I go about choosing between physical and occupational therapy?
career selection
what are all the education steps to becoming a physical therapist?
what are all the education steps to becoming a physical therapist
What was the hardest part about finding the right job for what you wanted to specialize in for physical therapy? #Spring25
I am a high school senior who is wanting to become a physical therapist. However, the area I am interest in specializing in does not have many job opportunities for me. I am wondering on how people have gotten through this even though it may be far ahead of me.
What is the best path I should take to pursue an education in Physical therapy or Exercise Sciences?
I'm currently a junior in high school and am trying to decide the best fit job or career path. I know I want to do something in the injury recovery field like physical therapy but I'm unsure of what the best path is.
In order to become a physical therapist, what kind of classes did you take in college?
In order to become a physical therapist, what kind of classes did you take in college? I would like to become a physical therapist and I am wondering what classes I need to take in college. I am currently a sophomore in high school.
About how many patients do you see a day as a PT?
How many patients or appointments do you have a day as a physical therapist. I am a sophomore in high school and hoping to become a physical therapist.
What did you major in and how many years did you go to college in order to become a physical therapist?
I am a sophomore in high school and considering what I want to major in. My dream career is being a physical therapist and I don't know if kinesiology or exercise science would be better.
What do you have to do to become a physical therapist, how long do you have to go to college for?
I've wanted to become a physical therapist since I was little.
what colleges would be the best to go to for physical therapy ?
Physical therapy
what would be some benefits to becoming a physical therapist ?
what is the best eduaction
Can I still become a physical therapist with the major sports health?
I may of choose the wrong major & the major for kinesiology is filled. Can I still do PT with my major?
Can I become a Physical Therapist with only a master's degree?
High school student looking for advice
What is it like to be a physical Therapist?
advice, tips, help, specifics, details
If you are a physical therapist or were one, what was it like Where did you work, and how long did you work for?
I am also interested in what education you got to receive the job.
How much free time do you have outside of work as a physical therapist?
I am a sophomore in high school. I am thinking about being a physical therapist and wondering about the job details.
What do I need to know before getting into physical therapy?
What happens in each session? and what do I have to do to be a physical therapist
Volunteer opportunities for licensed P.T. on Native American reservations for a month at a time?
I am a M.S.P.T., certified McKenzie practitioner(Cert.MDT), 24 years experience
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Which undergrad major would be best suited for a doctorate in physical therapy?
As I've been looking into more colleges for admissions, I've noticed that not all of them have either kinesiology or exercise science. After looking more into it, I can't decide whether exercise sciences or kinesiology would be better suited for my major to help get my doctorate.
What can I be doing now (in highschool) to be a successful physical therapist in the future?
I am a 16 year old that has a passion for physical therapy. I am currently helping my athletic trainer and am enrolled in health classes at my school but I feel like there is more I could be doing.
What is the typical every day life and duties look like being a physical therapist and is obtaining the doctorate really difficult?
I am Lily, a senior at Midview HS. I am looking into doing exercise science and then getting a doctorate in physical therapy.
How do I decide what classes to take to help me in the field of sports medicine? Will taking classes about physical therapy or athletic training help me?
I would like to know what classes will help me become a physical therapist.