Being a student in any graduate program is a hard task but to maintain and develop professionalism in a Physical Therapy program takes on a life of its own. Physical therapy is a field that is growing at an accelerated speed due to the major need for them in the world. However‚ it is not something that can be taken lightly. As first lady Michelle Obama stated in her Democratic National Convention speech‚ “When they go low‚ we go high.” (Benen‚ 2016) That is the idea of professionalism to be able
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its Doctor of Physical Therapy program. While it is important to have a good education and clinical experience‚ I hold lessons in behavior and ethics to a higher standard due to the fact that patient care depends highly upon complete and proper care. If a therapist does not present the proper behavior or ethics when treating a patient‚ the patient’s life could be greatly affected despite the amount of knowledge the therapist has. Therefore‚ I personally have sought out physical therapy programs that
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The future of physical therapy is not just rehabilitation‚ but education. There is a serious lack of education in health and fitness throughout the population. As an aspiring physical therapist‚ I hope to incorporate aspects of health‚ fitness‚ and nutrition into my practice. Physical therapists need to rehabilitate‚ but also prevent and educate for the future. In my experience‚ many patients are back again and again after their first time in therapy because they do not know how to continue at home
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and Balance Physical Therapy. When potential patients read our name‚ we want them to feel relieved that their injuries will soon be healed and their bodies restored. Our names signifies how physical therapy will relieve pain while enhancing the healing process and restore ones body’s strength and balance to their preinjury performance. Mission Statement and Rationale Together‚ we will restore your body to its preinjury performance. Restoring Strength and Balance Physical Therapy defines the
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While physical therapists work to provide excellent medical service and produce effective results‚ there are underlying issues the physical therapy community face and challenges physical therapists must overcome each day. Beneath the exercises and therapy sessions lies an enormity of obstacles such as emotional stress‚ physical demands‚ and long work hours. If not handled properly‚ these difficulties can cause complications before‚ during‚ and after each therapy session. In addition‚ a controversy
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with patients‚ face challenges‚ and apply my passion for the science of the human body. Recently‚ in volunteering at a physical therapy clinic‚ my eyes have been opened to the career. The physical therapists get constant patient contact and varying problems to solve. A Bachelor’s degree in health science would allow me to study in the field in preparation for physical therapy school after graduation. Seven years ago‚ at UF Health Shands hospital‚ my fascination with healthcare and science was
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Physical Therapy is used to help with many problems someone may face. Walking‚ talking‚ and writing are very important in everyday life. However‚ one that is hardly talked about is balance problems. Balance problems affect many people yet they do not know they have it or how to treat it. Balance problems are conditions that make you feel dizzy‚ lightheaded‚ or nauseous. Balance problems are commonly caused by health conditions‚ muscle weakness‚ joint stiffness‚ heart conditions‚ or problems in
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a career in physical therapy. Carl‚ an elderly man that I worked with while volunteering at Fireside Convalescent Home helped me come to my decision. Carl had been in a wheel chair for 15 years and had been seeing a physical therapist for the past 12. When I first began observing Carl’s physical therapist‚ I realized that he was happiest while working with them through treatment. I could see that doing the exercises and walking around with the help of his p.t made him feel needed‚ like he had a purpose
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Chronic pain: Is CBT in combination with physical therapy beneficial or not Many people across the world suffer from chronic pain. In recent studies‚ chronic pain has shown to have significant success with CBT. However‚ could results possibly be improved by combining it with physical therapy? If so does it have greater success than CBT or physical therapy alone? An estimated 100 million U.S. adults suffer from chronic pain (Institute of Medicine‚ 2011)‚ a condition influenced by biological‚ psychological
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What if people lived healthier lives‚ practiced preventive medicine‚ and took precautions against illness and disease? My days in the physical therapy department often made me think about the prevention of injuries as well as the injuries themselves. I was already doubting my future career choice as a physical therapist. Although I loved the science of it and helping people‚ the lack of variety within the field and its limited options for growth bothered me. I needed a career that helped a large
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