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Physical therapist jessica sapp

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A physical therapist requires at least a 4-year degree and 2 years of graduate school. They evaluate patients' mobility and develop customized treatment plans to restore function by improving strength, range of motion, flexibility and other components of movement. Physical therapists earn a starting salary of around $50,000 that increases to $60,000 within a few years. The career interests many who enjoy both science and helping people through physical means.

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Physical Therapist

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Some related occupations of a physical therapist are:AudiologistsChiropractorOccupational therapistsRecreational therapistsSpeech – language pathologists

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What all a physical therapist does:A Physical Therapist is a health professional with at least a 4-year degree that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of various diagnoses that limit physical functioning. A Physical Therapist evaluates components of movement including:Strength Range of motion Flexibility Balance Posture Body mechanics Coordination Endurance General mobility (walking, stair climbing, getting in and out of bed or chairs) After evaluation, the Physical Therapist will develop a treatment program unique to each individual to help decrease deficits and restore function.

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What education or training you have to have:There are no specific undergraduate majors that prepare a student for a master's degree program in physical therapy. However, most physical therapy departments that offer a master's degree have course requirements in mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and anatomy. A master's degree program in physical therapy can be completed in about two years.

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How much a physical therapist earns per year:$50,000 at start $60,000 in a few years Around $36,000 to probably $44,000 range depending upon what particular field you are going to go into

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Colleges you can go to to become a physical therapist:Brow Mackie CollegeHarrison CollegeDaymar CollegeSouthwestern CollegeSanford

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What skills or interests I might need to succeed:ScienceMathPhysical FitnessPeople SkillsPatients

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Why does this career area interest me?This career interests me because I like to work with people. Also, I like to do math and science. I am a great person with people skills. I like to help people when they need my help. Helping people makes me happy.

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Resourceshttp://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos080.htmhttp://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/rehab/pt.asphttp://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_money_does_a_physical_therapist_earnhttp://www.uscollegesearch.org/physical-therapy-colleges.html

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Physical therapist jessica sapp

  • 2. Some related occupations of a physical therapist are:AudiologistsChiropractorOccupational therapistsRecreational therapistsSpeech – language pathologists
  • 3. What all a physical therapist does:A Physical Therapist is a health professional with at least a 4-year degree that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of various diagnoses that limit physical functioning. A Physical Therapist evaluates components of movement including:Strength Range of motion Flexibility Balance Posture Body mechanics Coordination Endurance General mobility (walking, stair climbing, getting in and out of bed or chairs) After evaluation, the Physical Therapist will develop a treatment program unique to each individual to help decrease deficits and restore function.
  • 4. What education or training you have to have:There are no specific undergraduate majors that prepare a student for a master's degree program in physical therapy. However, most physical therapy departments that offer a master's degree have course requirements in mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and anatomy. A master's degree program in physical therapy can be completed in about two years.
  • 5. How much a physical therapist earns per year:$50,000 at start $60,000 in a few years Around $36,000 to probably $44,000 range depending upon what particular field you are going to go into
  • 6. Colleges you can go to to become a physical therapist:Brow Mackie CollegeHarrison CollegeDaymar CollegeSouthwestern CollegeSanford
  • 7. What skills or interests I might need to succeed:ScienceMathPhysical FitnessPeople SkillsPatients
  • 8. Why does this career area interest me?This career interests me because I like to work with people. Also, I like to do math and science. I am a great person with people skills. I like to help people when they need my help. Helping people makes me happy.