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    In all honesty I never knew what career I wanted to pursue until I was in high school‚ this is when I decided I wanted to be a Physical Therapist. I decided I wanted to be in this field when my Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists allowed me to work with them and showed me what a typical day was like for them. This career was very interesting to me‚ fun‚ and is ultimately why I chose this career it was a career I would be happy to go to everyday. I am majoring in exercise science and this major

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    I chose this occupation because I have been through Physical Therapy and I know how it feels. I want to help people and be the reason they appreciate being able to continue living their lives the normal way‚ instead of being limited to what they can do by not getting any help. Physical Therapy practices in the neuromuscular area. Today’s use of exercise‚ massage‚ heat‚ cold‚ water‚ and electricity‚ date back to Greek Culture. By the 1800s‚ exercise and muscles reeducation were used for a variety

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    job that I have chosen to research is physical therapy. The main reason why I think physical therapy is a good fit for me is that I enjoy helping people. In my own personal opinion‚ I always feel happier whenever I know that I am helping other people. This has led me to believe that physical therapy might be a good job for me to research and consider having in the future. The on-the-job tasks of a the entry level physical therapy jobs include being a physical therapy aide. These tasks include being

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    wanting to achieve the goal of becoming a physical therapist. It is my belief that I have a spiritual calling to be a physical therapist‚ because I have the intention to be able to guide others. I gather that this can be spiritual‚ because helping others is what God’s intentions are‚ and would recommend others to follow in His footsteps. My mindset is indeed compassionate‚ empathetic‚ selfless‚ and strong with a thirst for knowledge. Being a physical therapist has uncounted rewards such as happiness

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    Bones‚ ligaments‚ tendons‚ and muscles. A physical therapist must know how to work out‚ strengthen‚ and prevent injuries for all of these things. There are some aspects of being a physical therapist that scare people away from pursuing the job. For example‚ working with bone displacement or torn muscles‚ which makes many people feel squeamish. Also‚ becoming a physical therapist requires a variety of skills and years of education; however‚ physical therapy can be one of the most rewarding professions

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    Agriculture‚ and also Human Services. This is very good because I want to be a Physical Therapist. The Basic Skills survey said that science and mathematics is what I scored highest in. If I want to be a Physical Therapist i need reading at a level five‚ active listening at level six‚ writing level four‚ science level three‚ and critical thinking at level five‚ Some of those may not be my best skills now

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    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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    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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