During my freshman year of college‚ I determined that I wanted to pursue a career as a physical therapist. I began college with the intention of becoming a certified Athletic Trainer. Through my studies and clinical experiences‚ I discovered that one of the aspects of Athletic Training I found most fulfilling is helping athletes with rehabilitation after injuries. As a physical therapist‚ I will be able to help a wider range of patients improve their ability to function. I will be able to continue
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mobility and performance of the human body plays a crucial role in the quality of life that a person can attain. Physical therapists are given the opportunity to help improve these qualities of life‚ and make a difference to people of all ages. After examining all aspects of the physical therapy career‚ I believe this career is a good match for me. I am interested in becoming a physical therapist because of the advanced academic opportunities‚ the increasing job outlook‚ the dedication and motivation it
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selecting a career due to the decline of multiple jobs that do not serve a purpose anymore. Moreover‚ the demand for physical therapists is increasing‚ making it one of the fastest growing occupations (“Physical Therapists”). This paper will provide a comprehensive overview of the role of a physical therapist including responsibilities‚ education requirements‚ and pay. A physical therapist’s primary responsibility is to meet the health care needs of a patient in the rehabilitation process to prevent
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that I basically lived in the athletic trainer’s rehabilitation facility‚ as well as the Houston Methodist hospital. Going through different types of therapy programs throughout high school was what made me realize that I wanted to become a physical therapist. I knew the pain that you had to endure in order to get better and the mental aspect of recovering wasn’t any easier. You are constantly afraid of reinjuring yourself and undergoing constant negative thoughts about not being good enough. You
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when you grow up? How about a physical therapist? Physical therapists‚ sometimes called PTs‚ help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. These therapists are often an important part of rehabilitation and treatment of patients with chronic conditions or injuries. A physical therapist is someone who examines plans and develops treatment to promote the ability to move‚ reduce‚ plan‚ restore‚ function and prevent disability. Physical therapists diagnose and treat through observation
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Darius M. Buckley Physical Therapist The career I’m pursuing is Physical Therapy. I chose this career because it is what I have been doing all my life. My grandfather was ill and I help him recover from many strokes‚ that is one of the many things that motivates me to keep going in pursuit of my dpt. Physical Therapy can be defined as the treatment of abnormal body mechanics that may be caused by illnesses‚ injuries‚ by way of physical methods such as massage‚ heat treatment and exercise. You
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conclusion that being a physical therapist is far from an easy job. I had the chance of interviewing a physical therapist that works within my community in my hometown of Rocky Mount‚ North Carolina. Throughout the interview Mrs. Susan Vick elaborately explained to me the many responsibilities and challenges that come along with being a physical therapist. Not only did she inform me that it was hard work but she also made it known that it was well worth it. Being a physical therapist is a noble job and
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In my future‚ I hope to become a physical therapist that is able to guide patients to live a healthier and more active lifestyle. I hope to obtain at least a master’s degree and be able to work as a physical therapist at a hospital or at a clinic. I considered this degree because of my parents and because of a class I took at Delta College. I once went to a physical therapist with my mother and actually saw the whole process of getting therapy. That caught my interest and I started to research more
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I picked this career because I have always been around sports my whole life so‚ I said why not do something I love. I decided I wanted to be a Physical Therapist because I get to stay around sports and‚ help athletes get better whenever they get hurt. They also‚ have a big impact on athletes life because they know when they are getting better or when they’re about ready to hit their sport again. Also‚ they know how difficult it is to go through any injury because some of them were athletes like
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The career in which I want to pursue in is Physical Therapy. I always had a passion in becoming a Physical Therapist while growing up. I want to lean more towards the sports side‚ where I can help athletes who have suffered an injury. I know that a Physical Therapist plays an important role on rehabilitation‚ treatment‚ and preventions of patients with chronic conditions‚ illnesses‚ and injuries. I strongly believe that I am passionate and confident to focus more on sports because I am an athlete
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