for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” When making this statement, Birbragher is suggesting that physical movements can exceed a person’s physical and emotional state. As I began to understand the world around me, I developed a desire for helping people. Seeing close family around me with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities helped me realize that I can be one to make a difference. I started assisting my family in any way possible and felt honored to hear how helpful and appreciative people were of me.The events I have witnessed in my life paved the way for me and I know that I am destined to become a physical therapist. I feel confident in saying…
A job that is really needed now are that of Physical Therapists more so with how many car or job related accidents there are nowadays. Physical therapists do a handful of tasks they usually tend to be very active and always on their feet. According to the bls “These therapists are often an important part of rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention of patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.” These are some of the tasks they perform in their career field. Physical Therapists do…
Physical Therapist The career I have chosen is Physical Therapist. I have chose this career because I have always wanted to be some type of Doctor, but i didn’t want to have to give surgery because of that I decided to write about a Physical Therapist. If you have ever sprained something or broke something you know it’s hard to move without it hurting. A Physical Therapist has to get them exercising so they can get their joints and get everything moving properly. If the patient doesn’t use…
Children who struggle with a physical injury or disability often find they need extra help, and pediatric physical therapist assistants (PTAs) may be the ones to provide this help. A physical therapist assistant works under the guidance of a physical therapist to help child become independent when they suffer from a disability or physical injury. The therapist doesn't take on tasks for the child, but works with the child to show him or her a way they can tackle the job on their own, so they can…
I have always been interested in Physical Therapy ever since I had surgery on my elbow and had to go through it. I just like the fact that I will be helping get someone back to the way they use to be before their surgery or possibly even better. I know I had a much better range of motion in my elbow after Physical Therapy than I did prior to my surgery. I enjoy interacting with patients and getting to know them on a personal level. I feel like this is a big part of being a Physical Therapist.…
school do not know exactly what they want to do as a career, and for me, I have two that I can see myself doing. Becoming an Emergency Room Doctor or a Physical Therapist would be ideal for me and my future. Not only do each of these jobs allow me to obtain life experience but also how to work outside of my comfort zone. They push me beyond my limits by dealing with other people’s…
relationship between a physical therapist and his/her patient is essential to the future treatment of the patient. Unlike other medical fields where the patient may only visit once or twice, a physical therapist deals with patients for a longer duration from a few weeks to a couple of months. A sense of trust, loyalty and comfort is important to be established between the therapist and the patient. In medical universities, before anything else, a student is taught to maintain a professional…
The Life of a Physical Therapist “Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live” (Jim Rohm). On a daily basis Physical Therapists help people to use their muscle activity or relearn to use their muscles again. An important part of life is being able to function without the help os anyone else. People that have been hurt in a car accident sometimes need to relearn how to independently preform their activities of daily living. Many people go through life not needing assistance on…
Physical Therapist “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence (Keller).” This quote was said by Helen Keller in discussing the important rule physical therapists have and the positive influence they should have in a person's life. Physical therapists are healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest. They treat anyone that has medical problems or other health related conditions…
A physical therapist is a professional who diagnoses and treats individuals with medical problems that limit the ability and performance of daily activities. Along with diagnosing and treating individuals, they examine and develop plans to increase mobility, decrease pain, restore functionality, and prevent disability.(Gardner) To help them achieve this goal, physical therapists use several math topics One of the first math topics a physical therapist would use is angle measurement. First, a…