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    “Six months without softball?” Physical therapy was mandatory. After my inverted femur was realigned, surgically, my right leg lost half of its muscle mass. Going through my fifth year of physical therapy, all from different injuries, I knew that this was the right profession for me. Since it requires an insatiable amount of knowledge and various skills, all Physical Therapists need an outstanding education. An education that comes from a successful Physical Therapy Program must all have similar qualities

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    Physical Therapy is a widespread clinical application. It provides services to individuals of all ages from newborns to elderly people who have medical problems that limit their abilities to move and function properly in their daily lives. Physical therapy serves to the entire population to develop, restore, maintain movement, and the functional ability throughout the lifespan. It is a dynamic profession that has established theoretical and scientific base on the optimal function of an individual

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    granted. I know that I did until I had to undergo surgery on my glenohumeral labrum and had to depend on others. Going to physical therapy gave me hope; it motivated me to believe that one day I would be able to have my independence again. I want to be able to motivate and give that same hope to someone else. I think I can contribute to the profession of physical therapy because I know what it is like to go through rehabilitation. Since, I have gone through the rehabilitation process

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    Physical therapists are responsible to uphold a high degree of professionalism as they “transform society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.”1 The APTA established a set of guidelines to serve as a reference for therapists during ethical and moral decision-making. Also a handbook of rules was created to ensure physical therapists understand the standards associated with lawful practice. These guidelines are to help therapists uphold their legal, moral, and ethical obligations

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    1. What education and other professional skills are required for this job, as a Physical Therapy Assistant? Response: PTA: The education required for this job is an associate’s degree in PTA. Next, you have to pass your board exam. Once you have been licensed, you are required to attend continuing education classes, annually. These classes make sure that you stay up do date on changes and the latest therapy techniques. The skills required are communication, problem solving, and basic computer.

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    Target Audience The target audience is the undergraduate physical therapy students in the third year who are taking the physical therapy for the neurological diseases course. Usually, the students in the third year have the neuroscience courses, thus it will be the perfect time to teach them about the Parkinson disease and the role of physical therapy to improve the patient’s quality of life. Generally, the physical therapist program offered a four-year undergraduate degree. The first

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    Chapter Three - Methodology Patient satisfaction with physical therapy is used as an outcome variable, by indicating the quality of care provided to patients of healthcare services. Researching patient satisfaction is important to address any issues in the rehabilitation services, such that patients ' needs are better catered for, as well as to improve the marketability of rehabilitation services. Change is and always has been an inevitable part of life. But for most people change and adversity

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    referred to Physical Therapy, with a T8 Asia A spinal cord injury. Even though his upper extremities were fully intervened there was still restriction to his independent movement. Prescribed a TLSO with a Minerva extension, Justin had no use of his innervated core or neck muscle. Spasticity and limited range of motion in his lower extremity prevented his full participation in treatment. To help Justin attain a higher level of function, training has to occur outside of physical therapy. Other disciplines

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    The day-to-day writing in the field of Physical Therapy varies depending on the audience. The audience determines the purpose of the writing and writing style. Physical Therapists (PT) use evidence-based exercises and activities to rehabilitate their patients in order for them to reach their unique goal. Since PT’s work with both medical professionals and patients, they must adjust their writing to be able to communicate effectively. PT’s are just one of the many people in the medical field that

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    How Orthopedic Physical Therapy Helps You Heal After A Broken Bone Or Joint Surgery An injury that affects one of your bones or joints can interfere with your ability to do your normal activities. It might be due to pain or loss of range of motion. One way to restore normal function after an orthopedic injury is to undergo physical therapy treatments. Here's why these treatments are important. Physical Therapy Strengthens Muscles That Support Your Joints Due to the nature of an orthopedic injury

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