Personal Statement: A Career In Physical Therapy

Participating in sports has led me to the career of physical therapy. I have been an athlete all of my life. I have played every sport from tackle football to softball and every sport the community of Sitka offered. Being involved in several sports at one time helped me realize how easy it is to get injured and how crucial it is to have a physician that is supportive and understands an athletes injuries. By going to McKendree University I will be able to become a physical therapist and help injured athletes recover.

As a future physical therapist, my main goal will be to improve my patients’ overall quality of life. Being a kinesiology major, I love to study the body’s movements. One category of movement, in particular, that interests me is exercise. I have taken classes in exercise physiology and physical education. I believe I can apply this knowledge in my future physical therapy programs. This would be done by, not just treating the patients in the clinic every week, but also creating an exercise program they can incorporate into their daily lives - something they can use even after recovery. Through my experience I have also found that some patients don’t understand, or are not in tune with, their bodies to know what actions are problematic verses

My career goal is to have my own Physical Therapy practice, and to be my own boss. I want to help revolutionize the ways in which medical personnel approach their patients, as there tends to be a disconnection between patients and medical staff. One of the biggest challenges I will likely face is owning my own practice, because I would first need to work under another company until I gain enough experience and financial wellness to open my own office. However, money and experience are only a small portion of making my business and my vision successful. I will need to be diligent in my pursuits, despite any setbacks that may occur, in an effort to help my practice thrive. My patients will be my number one concern in this respect. If I implement

In order to be successful in the profession as a physical therapist there are several prerequisites a person has to accomplish. One of the first prerequisites to become a physical therapist is you must graduate from a physical therapist educational program and obtain a master or doctoral degree. The master's degree programs for physical therapy typically are two to two and a half years in length, while doctoral degree programs usually last 3 years. In addition to classroom and laboratory instruction, students will complete supervised clinical experience to get a feel of the work environment. The coursework will include physics, biology and chemistry. Other additional coursework included during the physical therapy program is therapeutic procedures, biomechanics, examination techniques, human development, manifestations of disease, and neuroanatomy. You can specialize in one of those certain topics, which will concentrate more on a certain area. Students must also obtain a license in order to practice physical therapy. A license can be obtained by

Life can change in a split second when an unanticipated injury or disease hinders someone’s normal daily life. Modern medicine, physicians and families can only do so much but physical therapy can help recoup the life many of us take for granted. It often isn’t until we lose something that we as humans realize what we had such as the value of our body’s ability to take us through each day. A physical therapist is the person who stays with a patient for the duration of the rehabilitation process. A physical therapist leads the patient through the process of regaining physical strength and helps the patient regain control of their future. Much like many careers that involve interaction with individuals, physical therapy reaches beyond

The physical therapy profession is concerned with treating individuals of all ages. In the future, I plan on being able to comfort individuals undergoing physical therapy by being able to use my compassionate nature, caring, understanding, and the expertise that I will gain, while serving as their physical therapist. In doing the previously mentioned things, I hope to be considered as an important asset to society. I believe that people will be able to increase their viability by seeking my assistance.

Everyone feels good about themselves when they help someone accomplish something. I feel overwhelmed with joy when I help people. Becoming a physical therapist assistant (pta) will allow me to feel that kind of happiness. Whereas I want to become a physical therapist assistant so I can help people, a physical therapist assistant is the perfect career for me given that physical therapy will always be needed. This career will allow me to interact with patients and learn about them. I will help patients regain their movement and manage pain whether it was from surgery or a type of illness. The schooling will be tough, but the end will be worth it.

Physical therapists are required to complete at least six years or higher of education before work begins. This means that a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree must be achieved. Only a few colleges or universities offer master’s programs, therefore a student must enter a doctoral program to attain this profession. Acquiring a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree requires three years of education only after receiving a bachelor’s degree. Most students join residency programs that can last anywhere from nine months to three years to

The major of exercise science: applied kinesiology prepares students for a variety of fields in the health/human sciences. Throughout the specified and course intensive curriculum, students learn advanced problem solving skills, interpretation of critical information, and understanding/ manipulating kinetics of the human body; each skill will grow stronger throughout the curriculum and will be essential in treating patients. PT is one of many career choices for exercise science majors. In order to practice independently in any setting, the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree must be obtained. In order to obtain the degree, one must be accepted into the DPT program, requiring the prior completion of specific coursework as well as 10-1000 hours of volunteer work specific to the field.

You can do two years of schooling and earn your associates’ degree. You will take courses like kinesiology, therapeutic massage, pathology, anatomy, physics, clinical education, speech, and college algebra (Carrington). You must also do an externship at a location to gain experience and knowledge of what you would be doing. This work includes a ton of observation time of what the job is like and a lot of odd jobs just to help the place out. While doing these hours the Physical Therapist Assistant in training will be folding towels and wiping down a lot of workout equipment (APTA)Once all of these classes are taken students need to sign up for the test that your state requires you to take

The streets of my hometown have not been this flooded since the Ohio River rose over the ten-foot flood wall in 1937; only this time not by water, but by prescription pain pills. I grew up in the foothills of Appalachia, where pain clinics were widespread throughout the Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia tri-state area until 2010. Physical therapy is an option that residents of my hometown are not fully aware of. The opioid crisis that is currently being fought by the APTA is something that continues to go on in front of my own eyes. Unfortunately, the area continues to be unaware and underserved.

Movement is vital in maintaining a healthy life. Physical therapists persevere in restoring motion to those who have lost their ability to function physically. It is important to take a proactive approach before symptoms get worse. In order to maintain a healthy life, movement must be integrated in one's life, for healthcare issues start from sedentary lifestyles. It prevents obesity and other health issues which are tied to prevention.

The more I visited colleges and learned about physical therapy, the more my confidence grew in that being what I wanted to pursue in college. During the spring of my junior year, I decided I wanted to shadow a physical therapist to get a true feel for the field and occupation. After spending 40 hours over the course of two months with multiple physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, I knew that going to college for six years to obtain a Doctorate for Physical Therapy was exactly what I wanted to do.

I believe that my motivation for improving and strengthening human health, enhanced with the knowledge I will gain in the Exercise Science program, will advance me into an excellent Physical Therapy school. The Exercise Science program will expose me to the responsibilities and skills needed to become successful and confident in my work. Achieving a well educated degree in Kinesiology will enable me to live my passion as Physical Therapist.        At the age of 6, I began a career as a competitive gymnast. Training started out at 15 hours per week, year round, then progressed to 20 hours per week.

Physical Therapy is the one of the most important thing a person may need when recovering from an injury or disease. P.T.’s are highly educated professionals that teach their applicants how to recover and build their strength up the right way such as exercise, manual therapy, hydrotherapy, electrical therapy and ultrasound therapy. Physical Therapy has been a top chosen profession since World War 1 when Physical therapists were originally called Reconstruction Aids. Physical Therapy first started off as a predominately female career, but as the years progressed more and more males started to enter this chosen profession. During WW1 there were many cases of musculoskeletal injuries that involved soldiers whom were treated by Physical