Physical therapy is the utilization of hands on methods in order to treat an injury, reduce pain, or increase strength, mobility, and coordination. Physical therapy is more than just what some may view as required visits, it is a potentially life changing process for many patients. With the knowledge and guidance of a physical therapist/physical therapist assistant, a patient can overcome obstacles that may be preventing them from achieving their goals.…
“Several studies have analyzed the determinants of the intensity of physical therapy use, highlighting the role of both health-related factors like age, gender, site and severity of the condition and poor health [1,8,11-15] and others, such as insurance status, education level, income and urban residence” (Halfon 2). I thought this was very important because it shows what they have to do before they can even start on you. If you’re an elderly individual then they are going to take it easier on you than if you were like 21. When one is going in for physical therapy there are many different tests and obstacles you have to do before you are able to get physical therapy. Physical Therapy is everywhere you go today, when in the areas that are less fortunate than we are. They are pretty much saying that they have done several studies and they have not found a place that needs and wants more physical therapist then the United States. They are always in need and if you get a degree in the medical field then you are more than likely going to always have a job somewhere. One thing that Physical Therapist have been working on recent in the studies have been trying to send videos of activities and other obstacles for patients to do so they do not have to come to the…
The physical demand of this career is to take care of the people and the mental demands are that you must know what to do with all injuries you come into contact to. To become certified you must be licensed by the state you are going to work in and become a graduate from a degree program that's been accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association. There are also legal restrictions when it comes to becoming a physical therapist like having some sort of criminal record. If you have any kind of criminal record it will be very difficult to become a certified sports physical…
I am planning on making my career as a physical therapist. The main job responsibilities of a PT are diagnosing and managing dysfunction and improve physical and functional abilities, bring back, maintain and promote optimal physical function as well as optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life associated with movement and health. PT’s also take patient’s medical history, conduct a system review, and conduct different tests to diagnose any current potential and existing issues. They create exercise programs specific to each patient and assists the patients in following them in their every PT visit. PT’s later conduct progress evaluation to examine the any improvements in patients and the extent of the improvements.…
Growing up as a twin, I always had that one person who I was always looking after. At the end of the day, I always wanted to make sure she was okay. Working with people has always been something I wanted to do in my future career. I always enjoyed being around people and hearing what they had to say. Sitting in front of a book or even a computer never made me happy. However, I always knew a job in the medical field would. Once I started looking into occupational therapy, it was a career I was intrigued by.…
Occupational therapy (OT) helps people function in environments, such as home, work, school, or within his or her community, by addressing the physical, psychological, and cognitive needs of his or her well-being through engagement in everyday activities. In short, occupational therapy helps those live life to its fullest no matter their health or disabilities. Occupational therapists typically provide interventions to clients in the settings where they will likely engage in daily activities the most. Services are provided to all different age groups, including children with disabilities to help them participate fully in school or social situations, those recovering from injury to regain skills, or providing support for older adults who are…
One thing all my experiences have in common is helping people. The excitement I feel watching one of my preschool students jump for the first time or one of my adult students climb the silks, is what makes me want to be an occupational therapist. My level of patience has also grown with my experience. As long as I am able to tell someone is trying I am going to be his or her biggest cheerleader. The key aspect of occupational therapy is living life to the fullest. This is something I try to implement in my life on a daily basis. I try to be as independent as possible and not allow anything to prevent me from reaching my goals. Knowing how important it is to enjoy everything life has to offer is what I believe will make me a great occupational…
As a physiotherapist, your daily tasks includes working side by side with patients, communicating to them about specific procedures, educating them about their health, and checking up on them to ensure their safety and process is going the right direction. In other words, a physiotherapist requires a social and understanding person. That being said, I consider myself to be an interpersonal person who is enthusiastic, empathic, and optimistic when working individually or collectively. I aspire to become a physiotherapist in the future as my long term career…
My path towards choosing a profession in Occupational Therapy started when I was a kid. Growing up, my mother worked at a gymnastics gym, as a result, I spent my entire childhood assisting her classes. This experience allowed me to create a strong connection with wanting to help people reach their goals. For the past seven years, I have been teaching a variety of fitness classes. In every class I teach there are people of varying strengths and abilities. My goal when teaching is to make everyone I teach feel like they had a successful…
I aspire to be a Physical Therapist, with my own practice in the future. My current major is Kinesiology and Health at Georgia Perimeter, and it will be Exercise Science this upcoming fall when I transfer back to Georgia State University. When I was in 8th grade my grandfather had a stroke and one day we visited him during his physical therapy session. It really captured my attention. A few months later, I started volunteering at the Sadie G. Mays Health and Rehabilitation Center in the Physical Therapy department on occasions. That made me love it even more. I would have to say that my mom and granddad are the reasons I chose this career. My grandfather’s ordeal and my mom’s support, solidified my career choice. I know that my choice will…
It is really important to be able to work without allowing the stress to cause personal damage. Furthermore I have empathy and suffering of the patients. I always try to put myself in other peoples place to understand their whole condition. It is important to be able to feel compassion and to provide comfort. Being able to be a social human being while still remaining professional will lead clients to feel loose during therapeutic sessions. Physical endurance is something to always keep in mind when becoming an Physical therapist Assistant.. For myself as an athlete, I like to be in constant movement. I like challenging myself to become a better…
Complete each part with 100- to 200-word responses. The word count for individual questions may vary but your responses should total 500- to 800-words for the entire worksheet.…
2. You always lift in the correct manner and if it needs someone else to help don’t be afraid to call for assistance.…
Pediatricians are physicians who specialize in the care of young people, from newborns to adolescents. They are involved in diagnosing and treating injuries, infections and diseases among young patients, as well as counseling them through difficult times and situations, such as puberty and family problems. Because they deal with children and teenagers, pediatricians are likely to encounter certain diseases and problems such as asthma, lead poisoning, allergies, acne and drug abuse.…
The United States health care system is multifaceted because the system is characterized by a variety of aspects. The system involves monitoring the services for social agencies. This process again involves a wide range of services because it allows many social workers to coordinate their efforts. Many people argue that the multifaceted nature of health care system takes into account high expenditures or the high costs of providing health care facilities. Health care is financed in the U.S through various programs. Financing in the U.S is entirely different than other countries. This difference is due to the fact that the U.S does not have a national health insurance plan, such as in Canada. Government programs, self-insured plans, and insurance companies are some of the payers involved in financing process (Toema, 1). The U.S does not have a national insurance plan for its citizens like other countries, but it has various public programs for the benefit of the poor, disabled and elderly people.…