Austin Gutierrez
Mr. Saluga
Honors English 10
14 January, 2014
Physical Therapists
When the occupation of “Physical Therapist” or “PT’ is mentioned, most people would think of a professional that works to rehabilitate athletes. This is partially correct because not only do physical therapists work at athletic facilities, but at hospitals, nursing homes, and physician offices as well (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Physical therapists work hard and stay on their feet constantly to help someone to the best of their ability (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Being a physical therapist is a spectacular job option for those who will focus on their education, licensing, and training to flourish in a job territory that is vastly increasing.
Physical Therapy
Did you know that the hiring of physical therapists is up thirty six percent at the moment? This means a great job opportunity in this profession. Although becoming a physical therapists is an arduous process by spending both time and money, one can become licensed, learn the skills of the trade, and how they benefit others to truly make a difference in this world.(Physical
I’ve always want to be something in the medical field since I was younger, but physical therapy never came across my mind until I was told by a friends mom that it was something she could see me being very good at. Ever since then I’ve been interested in it. Physical therapist think of and follow through with treatment plans for people who are injured or have an illness to help them move better, increase their strength, and/or relieve pain. I think I would be a good fit for this job because I enjoy working with people and I am very patient with people.
Physical therapy is the most exciting healthcare profession. Being able to wake up every morning to help other people who have problems with their body is amazing. From joints to muscles, spinal cord, heart disease, lower back pain, head injuries, arthritis, fractures, and many other disabling conditions a physical therapist will be by your side one hundred percent. The job of a physical therapist is to evaluate your problem or difficulties. Once the evaluation is completed the therapist provides the patient an assessment test. This test usually checks for muscle strength, joint motion, flexibility, balance, and coordination. They also check for any neurological problems and analyze your movement and range of motion. Next, the physical therapist
Physical Therapy has always been a career that has had me interested in. Physical Therapist are part of the health care profession, which help relieve pain, and increase strength in their patients. Physical therapy has many different areas of specialization. Physical Therapy branches out into careers such as Cardiopulmonary, Orthopedic, and Kinesiotherapist, and within these specializations physical therapist see all different age groups from newborns, to the very oldest.
Physical Therapist
“With her sweet voice, magical hands, technical precision and absolute determination, Renee put me back together, and I’m golfing again,” states Elyse Wolf, a patient of a physical therapist (Our Equipment). With the help of Wolf’s physical therapist, she was able to golf again. Physical therapists help people recover from injuries and disability health crises. As one prepares for a future in the field of physical therapy, one must consider the job, the educational requirements, the work environment, the wages and benefits, and the potential for the advancement of a physical therapist.
Becoming a physical therapist requires not just physical ability, but adaptability.
The career I have chose is Physical Therapy(PT). Physical Therapist do many different things, but their main function is to help impaired or physically disabled people enhance their movement and handle their pain. Physical Therapist are a main source in the rehabilitation, medical care and prevention of people with long lasting illnesses or damage. The reason I chose this career is because I love helping people and enjoy seeing people be motivated and succeed at their task. To help someone gain full strength in their limbs or maybe even learn how to walk again is my lifelong dream. It is important to understand the education or training requirements, skills or talents needed, salary and benefits offered, and the duties for a particular career
First, a physical therapist is a professional who give support to patient who suffer from physical problem either internal or external. Physical Therapy has a lot of benefits for those who are in the process of recovery from injure or disease. This helps when people are recovering from injure, whether muscular or athletic stress. Students who work in this profession, help patients to restore from injure accidents; help them to move and relief their pain. Moreover, they help disables individual who suffer from immobility either permanent or momentary. Also, an individual who have an accident and gets a fracture in the neck, back, hand, foot, or suffer from arthritis have to see the physical therapist in order to get a professional therapy with include some important equipment and are very similar that the one in fitness center. This program require student to finish the AA (Associates in Arts) program in order to continue with the education. Also, student can complete a curriculum of a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Master of Physical Therapy, or a Degree Master of Science in Physical Therapy.
A physical therapist has many important duties. One duty of a physical therapist is to examine the patient’s movement by having them do a series of exercises. These exercises include walking and standing, or movement of the injury. After they examine the patient they plan a care plan for the patient. The care plan is different for every patient. Another duty of a physical therapist is to use the exercises, stretches, hands-on physical therapy and equipment to help ease pain, increase mobility, prevent further injury or pain, and make easier health and wellness for the patient. Also to educate the family about what to expect of the recovery process. The average salary of a physical therapist is $79, 860. Some other jobs that are in the same “career cluster” are speech therapist, occupational therapist, chiropody, flexibility/ strength trainer, and audiology. Physical therapists usually work in private offices and clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes. A physical therapist has many important responsibilities but I think the duties listed are the most important.
My field of interest once I graduate from WCU is physical therapy. This care specialty uses biomechanics, manual and exercise therapy, electrotherapy, and various other therapy techniques to remediate injuries and impairments, as well as promote mobility. There are several types of physical therapy, including orthopedic, pediatric, geriatric, neurological, pulmonary, and cardiovascular. The field of physical therapy was established in Britain during the late 19th century. Then, in 1921, Mary McMillan established the American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association, which later became the American Physical Therapist Association.