Physical Therapy Knowledge Base
Physical Therapy? I'm taking a few weeks off of karate (doc's orders), because I seem to have injured some muscles in my lower back. The doctor says I'll be doing therapy for it, and he was saying things like "therapeutic exercise" and "flexibility program". What does that entail? Will I have just one person working with me, or will I be in a class? What sort of things will I have to do? Anybody out there ever had to do physical therapy?
Physical therapy? I am a freshman and just completed my first semester of college and i want to become a physical therapy does anyone know schools for physical therapy and what prerequisites and gpa i need to get accepted, and is there anything i can do to improve my chances of getting into a physical therapy school i have a low gpa for my first semester
physical therapy? I just had acl surgery on my right knee. I lost my job and with that my insurance. with that happening i can't afford physical therapy!! anyone know what excersises i can do to help get full use back? do it? do what? that doesn't make scence.
What are some physical therapy exercises that can reduce the risk of bedsores? My sister is 16. She was paralyzed in an accident, she's very thin, she can't use her hands or roll over, and she has to be diapered mainly because she can't control herself. She's still in the hospital but will be coming home soon. What are some good physical therapy exercises or massages to do on her that can reduce the risk of bedsores? She's quadriplegic, I want to help do physical therapy on her daily when she gets home.
What are some Christian colleges offering physical therapy? I'll be going to college next year, and I want to study physical therapy. So far all of the Christian colleges I've looked up have just been pre-physical therapy. What are some schools that offer physical therapy all the way through? If there is a Christian grad school that offers it, that would be fine. Thanks!
What is the best school to consider for Physical Therapy? I am a current college student pursuing my BS in Athletic Training and wanted to become a Sports Physical Therapist or at least get my masters in Physical Therapy. What is a good college to go to and obtain a Physical Therapy degree? Is it better do get a Doctorate or just keep it at a masters and jump right in the Physical Therapy field?
Any Occupational or physical therapy aides out there? How did you get your jobs? How old do you have to be and what is a typical day like? What do you do and do you like your jobs? Being an aide, do it make you want to go all the way and become either a physical therapist or occupational therapist? I need some advice because I am thinking about getting a job as an occupational therapy aide or physical therapy aide.
How many weeks does physical therapy usually last? I am getting physical therapy for my knees/hips and my first appointment was today. I have to go twice a week. Does anyone have a rough estimate of how many weeks I will be doing physical therapy for? Thanks!
How important is physical therapy in the recovery from a sprained and strained ankle? I'm 35, healthy, not overweight, female, get good nutrition, have no other medical conditions. Got a grade 2 sprain and a grade 3 strain 2 weeks ago. Now able to walk without crutches or cane while wearing an athlete's brace. (Vinyl, steel reinforced, laces up, and you can wear it inside your shoe.) When I went in for physical therapy evaluation, I was given a piece of paper with 4 very simple, non-weight bearing exercizes I am to do with my injured foot/ankle. 10 reps, 3 times a day each. And I am not to do the exercizes to the point where they cause me pain, but it is okay to do them to the point of discomfort. ('Ankle pumps', 'draw the alphabet with your toe', etc.) I am doing these simple exercizes, and will continue. But how important is it to set up future appointments with physical therapist? She wants me to come in 3 times a week for the next three weeks. Will this really hasten my recovery?
Is it possible to get into a physical therapy school if you have a degree in sports medicine? I want to kown if its is possible to get a degree in sport medicine and then go to graduate school to get a physical therapy degree. I want to go to DePauw and get a sports medicine degree with a minor in athletic training and then go to Indiana to get a physical therapy degree. Could I get in or do I need to go through a physical therapy program? Thanks for any help you can provide.
What hospital or physical therapy clinic works with the Houston Ballet? According to their website: "Physical therapy works closely with HBII's to assist in all injury assessments". I used to dance and would love to work with dancers or at least get some observation hours with the physical therapists who work with the dancers. The website is vague about which doctors or hospitals work with them, only stating that doctors are involved with the dancers injuries and training.
What needs to be done to become a physical therapy assistant? If I get my AA in Physical therapy is it just a test I need to take to be able to work as a physical therapy assistant? What are the requirements for that test? Please HELP!!!! If i got my AA would i be eligible to take the test or do i have to have an PTA degree?
What are the requirements to practice as a physical therapy assistant? I have a general associates degree, and am hoping to pursue a degree in Child and Family studies. I am hoping to work as a physical therapy assistant - if I complete the necessary coursework, and pass the state licensing test - do I have to havethe associates in Physical Therapy as well to practice?
can i work as a physical therapy assistant with a biology degree? I graduated with a bachelors of science in biology (without a concentration/emphasis in a particular field of biology) and I am now wondering what else I can do with my degree. I was wondering if I could apply for a job as a physical therapy assistant now? Or will i need to go back to college for a few years or only complete a few more classes to become a physical therapy assistant? What class are most desired? Recommendations for online schools?? Thank you!
How important is it to attend physical therapy after ACL reconstruction? I got ACL reconstruction about 5 months ago and went to physical therapy for 2 and a half months, so i haven't been attending it for the last 2 and a half months. How will this affect me? I appreciate if anyone else who has had ACL reconstruction that wants to share their recovery experience.
What are some good universities for physical therapy? I live in PA and am going into my junior year of high school. I am thinking about schools like Temple and University of Delaware. Can anyone tell me how those schools physical therapy programs are and any other good programs out there in the US?
How often should I be doing physical therapy exercises to recover from my shoulder injury? I no longer have pain with day to day activities, but I have severe cracking and instability, and bad pain if I do something like push-ups. I was told to do physical therapy exercises to help restructure and strengthen my shoulder. How often should I be doing these exercises? Is there anything else I should do to help my recovery (it has been over a month with only little improvement)? Thanks for the help.
What school is known for teaching physical therapy? I want to get a degree in physical therapy. But it seems I can't find a college that just specializes or teaches that subject. I was considering going to Everest College to get a certificate as a masseuse but it seems that it's A LOT of money just for a certificate. Any advices on getting a Bachelor's for Physical Therapy. Perhaps in a trade school? Thank you.
What would be a good degree for someone to obtain prior to entering a physical therapy program? I am a college student who is interested in becoming a physical therapist. I have read that students need to obtain a bachelors degree before being accepted into a physical therapy program at a university. What I am wondering is this. Would it be possible to be accepted into a physical therapy program if I first obtain a degree in something completely different like interior design or multimedia art? In other words, does what kind of bachelors degree you have matter when applying to a physical therapy program if you have taken all of the preliminary science classes? Thanks for any answers!
What college is best for going into physical therapy? I'm thinking about going into physical therapy and i was just wondering what college has a good PT program and why? i already have a few in mind but i'm just wondering about other people's thoughts. I live in the midwest and probably won't be traveling outside of the midwest unfortuantely. ummm..as far as colleges go i don't mind if its public or private or the size of the school or the city it is in. As long as the college isn't in St. Louis.
How can I get a license of physical therapy? I am a Chinese majoring in Nursing and have got my bachelor's degree in Medical Science in China. And this fall, I am going to join a PhD program in Rehabilitation Science (not physical therapy) of a university in U.S. But I think it would be much better to have a clinical license in this field. So can anyone tell me whether I can get a license of physical therapy in U.S., and how? Thanks!
What do you wear to physical therapy for your wrist? I'm going to physical therapy for my wrist this week and i normally go for my knee where im required to wear sweat pant type pants. I was just wondering if anyone else here has ever been to physical therapy and if it would be ok for me to wear jeans for my wrist therapy.
What are some physical therapy exercises for Game Keeper's thumb? I recently wrecked on my dirt bike and over extended my thumb, resulting in Game Keepers or Skiers Thumb. I had to get surgery and now they want me to do physical therapy. I don't have enough money for physical therapy so i was wondering if anyone had suggestions for exercises for my thumb. Also ir you know of any books on physical therapy for thumbs that would be helpful. Thank you.
How effective is physical therapy for dizziness? Does vestibular therapy work? After returning from a vacation, I have been experiencing dizziness. I'm getting motion sickness even when traveling in a car for less than 10 minutes. I can't travel to school or work without getting sick. What do I do? Will physical therapy help my symptoms?
What is the best bachelors degree to get to lead into physical therapy? I want to get a masters degree in physical therapy. I am about to enter college and am trying to decide what kind of bachelors degree I should get to lead me into being a PT. I want to get a bachelors degree in a related field, but I also want to have a good fall back in case a PT program doesn't work out. So, I am looking for a bachelors that can get me a decent salary and lead into Physical Therapy.
How do I get my grandpa to do physical therapy for his knees? My grandfather has had his knees replaced and only did physical therapy for a little while, then abandoned it. He is 80 yrs old and shuffles around. I was wondering if it would be beneficial to get him back into physical therapy, and if there were any exercise that he could do on his own. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
What is a good college/university for studying physical therapy? I've decided to major in physical therapy. Now I just need to find a good college that offers physical therapy. Currently I am looking into Seton Hall University. If there are any others or even a website I should check out, please do tell. Also, it has to be within NJ and NY. Thanks for any help.
What to expect for 1st physical therapy appointment? I'm getting physical therapy for my knee & hip. I haven't used it at all for about 6-8wks. My first appt. is tomorrow afternoon. What should I expect? What will be done on my 1st appt.? Will the pain be bearable without pain meds? Thanks! I'm getting physical therapy for my knee & hip. I haven't used it at all for about 6-8wks. My first appt. is tomorrow afternoon. What should I expect? What will be done on my 1st appt.? Will the pain be bearable without pain meds? Thanks! Also, what kind of exercises will they have me to do?
How hard is it to get into a physical therapy program? I want to do my undergrad at University of Illinois becuase i have always wanted to go there, but I am afraid that after 4 years when i apply to a physical therapy program elsewhere, that i will not get in. How many people usually apply and how many people actually get in? I was thinking of maybe applying to governor's state.
What do they do at physical therapy for a neck sprain? Hey, what kind of stuff does the doctor do for physical therapy for the neck. I have a neck sprain and the doctor is going to get me signed for physical therapy on my neck. I am 16 years old but he claims I have a neck of a 70 year old.
When is it okay to exercise after physical therapy? I have been in physical therapy for a month in regards to lower back pain. I really miss being in my old exercise routine and am eager to go back. How do you know when your body is ready to return to exercise? Is there a way to tell if it's too soon? I'm pretty concerned about reinjuring myself, so I am trying to be smart about that. Any thoughts would be appreciated :c) Thanks!
Which i a better degree to have, physical therapy assistant or medical assistant? I am planning on becoming a physical therapist assistant and my couselor at my school said that I can also get a degree in medical assisting, while I am waiting to get into the PTA program, but I'm not really sure which one is better and what exactly a medical assistant is. I love physical therapy and it is my dream to become a PTA. Any suggestions?
What should I expect when taking my son to physical therapy? MY 16 mo. old son is not walking on his own yet so his Dr. is sending him to physical therapy. He is not delayed on anything but walking. He crawls, walks holding on to things and can climb on and off of furniture by himself. I'm just wanting to know what will happen when I take him to physical therapy. Will the therapist take the time to let him get used to her because he doesn't like strangers. How long does each session usually last for each person or does it just depend on each case? Thanks for any advice anyone has to offer.
How to do physical therapy on your knees? I hurt my knees and had to band it up for two months under doctors orders now I need to do therapy on my knee so does any body know any excercises that physical therapists tell you to do on your knees?
How do i prepare for a career in physical therapy? If i plan to be a physical therapist and want to apply to a PT graduate school, during undergraduate school, do i major in physiological science, or take a pre-physical therapy program if the school offers it, or are the two the same?
would physical therapy or being a chiropractor be a good job for a good future? Im looking for a careers for a good future. im not very good in math but i love learning abotu the human body, biology, and thing like that. i also love space and how the universe works. im a sophmore in high school and just trying to get ideas for the future. anyone have any careers ideas? i was thing of being a chiropractor or doing some kind of physical therapy.
Exactly what kind of physical therapy would a person thats been in a coma get? Im writing a story that involves a woman getting hit by a car which puts her in a coma from a massive head injury. How long do you think she would be in a coma? And what kind of physical therapy would she get when she woke up? Also, how long would she have to stay in the hospital after she woke up? I appreciate any help i can get.
where can i find a free ebooks for Physical Therapy? hi am preparing for my licensure exam for physical therapy in the philippines.. its been a long time since i graduated and now im planning to take the local board exam next year, i dont have updated books and notes thats why im looking for a free ebooks or website where i can find topics line human anatomy and physiology and most especially subjects in physical therapy.
How long will I have physical therapy after ACL/Meniscus surgery? I had ACL/Meniscus surgery about 2 months ago. I've been religiously going to physical therapy at first twice a week and the last 4 weeks, once a week. How much longer will I need to go? My knee feels pretty strong now. I still can't go up stairs more than 3 steps and I have trouble swatting down. I have a 126 degree bend.
What do they do in physical therapy for back? I had a terrible pain in my lower left back and got it checked out by a doctor. He said it's a strained tissue or torn tissue and suggested physical therapy. What will I have to do there? I am 16, so there are no restrictions.
How does physical therapy help muscle wasting? What role does physical therapy have in the condition of wasting where you lose body mass from the loss of tissue, muslce fat, etc? Why must people who have wasting syndrome go through physical therapy? Any information would be appreciated?
Can physical therapy help a meniscal tear instead of having surgery? My MRI shows a small tear but the doctor says such a big surgery for a small tear isnt a good idea and suggested physical therapy. I have no swelling or buckling although I am in constant pain, especially after sitting for a period of time. To get up and straighten my leg if very painful
Will Physical Therapy help a reverse curvature in my cervical spine? I have been to a chiropractor and he ruptured a disc in my neck, resulting in a surgery. Bad chiroproctor, not the profession. I am still in pain and its been almost 3 years now. I am scared of chiropractors. What type of therapy will I be getting from a physical therapist that is different than a chiro.? Are the appts longer atleast! No fusion luckily with the surgery , just removal of the protrusion of the disc on my nerve.
What are will physical therapy do for broken thumb? i broke my thumb 4 weeks ago at the top of the second bone, i got my cast off yesterday and the doctor said the part of the bone that was fractured shifted down. it still hurts like it did when i first broke it, i have a physical therapy appointment for tommorrow, what will they do? is a bone shift bad? later affects?
Is it really worth it going to get a doctrorine in physical therapy or just a masters?? I am planning to go to college for physical therapy, but I want to get a doctrine, but I don't know if I want to stay in school for almost a yeat more and really don't think it will make much of a difference What is the difference. It is not like I am going to teach or anything. I just want to get a job as physical therapist.... Does it make a diffence in the salary or is it the same?? Thank You
How many years of school will physical therapy take? I want to work in physical therapy maybe for the NFL. How many years and what classes would I need? I graduate this year and that sounds like a lot more schooling lol well i took a few of those classes named this year in high school
How much does Physical Therapy pay a month? I am looking into Physical Therapy, and I wanted to know what their monthly payments are, and If possible, a little information on the classes I should take in High School.
Do you think that surgery would be more of a solution , compared to having physical therapy? The reason why I ask is because I may need to have surgery on my right knee and they want me to go through therapy for 6 weeks before they decide weather or not to go through the operation. Personally my job requires lots of physical work, so I'm constantly on my feet and moving about the building, I don't feel that physical therapy is going to help me any, I'm just trying to avoid unessary cost! What do you think?
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