Physical Therapy Personal Statement

desired to one day pursue a career as a physical therapist. My first experience with the field of physical rehabilitation occurred while I was in high school. While pitching for my school’s baseball team, I suffered a rather serious shoulder injury. Consequently, I underwent multiple shoulder surgeries and eventually found myself in the care of a physical therapist. From my initial visit, I realized that I had an inkling interest in the field of physical therapy. Fast forward to when I enrolled at Nicholls

Fonda Shu-Ayanji Statement of Purpose In 2012, I volunteered at the Maryland Therapeutic Riding where I observed a 6 year old child with cerebral palsy. For four weeks, he was guided by a physical therapist and his assistant as he controlled and communicated effectively with an 1100 pound horse which was much bigger. I was astonished. The child was able to complete challenging therapeutic activities through movement and interactions with a horse. This experience left me with indelible

Personal Statement I am an international student from Guangzhou, China, finishing my last year at UCLA, taking required prerequisite courses, concentrating on the basic science. I hope to receive training in the field of Physical Therapy after completing my Bachelors Degree in Physiological Science. Before I came to UCLA, I was a transfer student at East Los Angeles College. I was active in the International Students Club, being the activity coordinator in the club, leading activities for our members

My recent experience as a full-time technician in a physical therapy clinic has done two things: It has acclimated me to busy adult life (cementing the fact that being in love with my profession is an immovable requirement), and it has strengthened my desire to pursue a career in physical therapy. Throughout my employment, I have recognized that the professional demands of being a PT envelop so much more than just knowledge. The ingredients for an auspicious therapist include proficient communication

loss of mobility in his right arm. I was there to assist in the daily cleaning of the arm, and also to help guide him through his exercises that the physical therapist had given him. My first thought was to pursue nursing, but after volunteering and spending time talking with and observing nurses and physical therapist, I ultimately chose physical therapy. I am confident and committed to this choice. The realization came during my senior year of high school as a new visions student. I was able to earn

After graduating high school, I plan to attend college to become a physical therapist. Many events led up to physical therapy being my choice of career. In 2011, my great grandmother’s health started to go downhill. She was 95 when she her physical mobility started to become very limited. She never wanted to do anything except for lay in bed or just sit around. Physical therapist then started to come to the house to keep her active to prevent her muscles from becoming weak and locking up. I loved

programs, and develop a scholarship fund. My physical therapy degree would allow me to work in different environments, one in which can be in a school setting. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a federal law that supports free and appropriate public education to children regardless of their disability. As long as the school has an individualized education plan on file for each disabled student, related services, including physical therapy, are covered under the IDEA. As a vital part

Hearing my name followed by “PhD in Physical Therapy” will mark the beginning of accomplishing a long list of goals. Two of my passions, exercise and helping others, have led to my perfect career choice. I plan on graduating college with my doctorate in Physical Therapy, operating my own practice, and opening a health food market. As I mentioned before, my mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2013, at the age of 57, and I was completely reliant on my mother to have the role of both parents

I want to become a Physical Therapist Assistant because I believe that physical therapy will allow me to amalgamate my passions in a way which will allow me to contribute to the profession and actualize a significantly meaningful career. I am extremely excited for the potential opportunity to able to help improve others’ quality of life. My passion for physical activity began when I started Martial Arts as a child. I practiced six days a week and loved how I could feel my body growing stronger.

old from Killeen, Texas. My goal is to become a Physical Therapist and specialize in sports medicine. My long term goal is to start my own Rehabilitation Center centered on sports medicine physical therapy with services in general Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy as well. This rehabilitation will work as an outpatient and have an intensive outpatient setting if needed. I graduated in 2008 with my Bachelors of Arts in Physical Education from Berea College in Kentucky. The

strengthening human health, enhanced with the knowledge I will gain in the Exercise Science program, will advance me into an excellent Physical Therapy school. The Exercise Science program will expose me to the responsibilities and skills needed to become successful and confident in my work. Achieving a well educated degree in Kinesiology will enable me to live my passion as Physical Therapist.        At the age of 6, I began a career as a competitive gymnast. Training started out at 15 hours per week, year

and helping people in my community. I am thankful for the National Beta Club and Key Club for allowing me to be involved in many vigorous activities. These activities have led me to decide to pursue a career in the medical field, preferably Physical Therapy. I feel a scholarship could help me accomplish and have my dream job. I have been influenced by my family, friends, and medical physicians. Having a career in the medical field will allow me to help and treat people with different

I am interested in serving as a healing professional in physical therapy to offer affordable help to agriculture workers after they have had an accident during work. I have prepared myself for this career by taking extra college credit courses such as Medical Terminology to expand my knowledge of medical terms. I have also taken college level Spanish to improve my Spanish since when working with agriculture workers, Spanish is an important factor in communicating. The greatest community activity

Our job as physical therapists is to engage the consumer to reestablish functional capabilities and to reduce avertable healthcare costs to ensure the existence of a successful society in the future. It is the APTA’s vision that we transform society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience. As a therapist I will embody this vision through the principles of: Identity, Quality, Collaboration, Innovation, and Value. Identity is shaped via the core of physical therapy practice, education

I spent a lot of time with physical therapists and athletic trainers which is where my interest was planted. Junior year of high school, my sprouting interest was further watered by Ms. Kazimer, the honors anatomy teacher. I feel in love with the course along with the human body and how it works. After that course,