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    Why was Physical Therapy the Occupation Chosen? Physical Therapy was chosen as the field of study because of the need of therapist in the world. If someone chooses Physical Therapy as their job, they will always have a job no matter their age. Physical Therapist will never have to worry about not finding a job because the demand for therapist in the country will always be there. By looking in deeper into research, people can see the benefits and facts about becoming a Physical Therapist. What

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    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

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    Physical therapy intrigued me because it was different than any other career fields. I would be actively engaging with patients not just on a physical but also on a personal level. I am aiming to make a difference in someone’s physical life by promoting the patient's ability to move, reduce pain, and prevent disability. The exciting and also motivating part of this particular field is I can see the gradation of change over time in the physical abilities of patients. Knowing I would be making a difference

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    Intro to PT Paper There are many areas, settings in Physical therapy .Such as Pediatrics, acute care, aquatics, geriatrics, education, oncology and so much more. I will be explaining what field of physical therapy that I strongly feel of pursuing and my least favorite field. Then I will give my whys and why nots feedback for each field that I talk about. In the area of acute care, physical therapy is provided to patients who are admitted to a hospital for a short-term period of time. They can be

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    People are complex: emotionally, mentally and physically. Each piece plays a key part in our existence and overall wellbeing. Physical therapy is important for those who have a physical complication, either from an illness, injury, or surgery. This kind of therapy impacts individuals on emotional, mental and physical aspects of their lives. It helps people physically in a variety of ways, through the small tasks of getting in and out of bed, to ensuring that Olympic athletes can get back to the top

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    regain your quality of life. According to the pain management experts at Soldotna, AK-based urgent care center, Family Medical Clinic, physical therapy is increasingly employed to provide a lasting and effective solution. But how does physical therapy work? What can it do for those who are suffering from pain? Here’s a quick breakdown: A Long-Term Plan: Physical therapy requires multiple directed sessions to have an effect. Why? Because it involves treating the pain at its source by strengthening the

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    in the field of physical therapy, we have to commit to memory and action the core values that we have in our profession as a physical therapist. According to McGinnis, Guenther, & Wainwright (2016), “development of professional core values in physical therapy parallels the evolution of physical therapists providing care under the direction of a physician to that of a doctoring profession in which care is delivered autonomously.” So, what are the core values for the physical therapy profession? According

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    As a freshman, I applied to Springfield College as a Pre-Physical Therapy Major. I did not get accepted and I honestly believe that was the best for me. It gave me the time to reevaluate if I really wanted to pursue a career in physical therapy. It allowed me to focus on my school work and adjust to a completely different life style. It had given me opportunities to shadow a Physician’s Assistant, a doctor, to broaden my options for my future. Even through all those experiences and my time as a Sports

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    Physical Therapy is a very important profession. There are many people that are treated and cared for by the physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant each and every day. They have helped many patients improve their overall way of life and this profession has provided jobs to thousands of people. Physical therapy has made a big impact on the world and has changed the way patients can be treated. I learned a lot from the content outline and the minimum required skills for the physical

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    Historically, physical therapy is used to restore those constitution to its capacity following of the medication of a damage or sickness and is utilized with the end goal those tolerant on recoup those reach for as much development following injury, handicap or as an aftereffect of elderly period. There are Different from claiming implies to the physical therapy in ultrasound, laser equipment, vitality therapy, manual, What's more hydrotherapy. So as to utilize a standout amongst those physical therapy (hydrotherapy)

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