“Physical Therapist”

Duties and responsibilities.

 Duties -Physical therapists typically do the following:

• Diagnose patients’ dysfunctional movements by watching them stand or walk and by listening to their concerns, among other methods
• Set up a plan for their patients, outlining the patient's goals and the planned treatments
• Use exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients’ pain and to help  them increase their ability to move
• Evaluate a patient’s progress, modifying a treatment plan and trying new treatments as needed
• Educate patients and their families about what to expect during recovery from injury and illness and how best to cope with what happens

Salary. $33,840-$76,310.

Education: Physical therapists are required to have a postgraduate professional degree. Physical therapy programs usually award a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, although a small number award a Master of Physical Therapy (MOT) degree. Doctoral programs typically last 3 years; MPT programs require 2 to 3 years of study. Most programs, either DPT or MPT, require a bachelor’s degree for admission, and many require specific prerequisites, such as anatomy, physiology, biology, and chemistry.Physical therapy programs often include courses in bio mechanics, anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, and pharmacology. Physical therapy students also complete clinical rotations, enabling them to gain supervised work experience in areas such as acute care and orthopedic care.

I DON’T WANNA BE A “Physical Therapist” I DON’T LIKE IT .

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