Physical Therapy Personal Statement

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

As I have almost completed my sophomore year of college, I know what my career goals are at this point. I am currently on the physical therapy track planning to declare the major of exercise science: applied kinesiology. I became interested in PT after hearing many appealing things about it such as: the rapid growth and demand of physical therapists, the purpose it serves, and financial stability that comes along with the rewarding work. I am eager to learn about the functions, progress, and healing of the human body in the most natural manner, and through exercise science my knowledge in this study will certainly grow.

I was determined more than ever to finish out my fifth semester strong at McLennan Community College and transfer to my dream school. I was enrolled in a few advanced courses and another math course, however, I was not going to give up. Overcoming chemistry and trigonometry in the previous semesters, being able to graduate from McLennan Community College, and wanting to transfer to Texas Woman’s University, was more than enough motivation for me to want to succeed in every class that semester. I studied hard and gave my all to ensure that I would be able to do just that; and on December 10th, 2016, I graduated from McLennan Community College with an Associate’s of Science Degree in General Studies. I am currently taking an additional semester at McLennan Community College so that my sister may finish her own college degree and will be transferring to Texas Woman’s University in the fall of 2017. Though my journey at McLennan Community College is almost done, my educational journey is far from over. After the completion of this semester, I plan on attending Texas Woman’s University and obtaining a degree in Family Studies with a Pre-Occupational Therapy focus. From there, I plan on applying to a Master’s of Occupational Therapy program and hope to eventually become an occupational therapist. My educational journey thus far has been a long and winding road; however, there is more still to come. The first chapter is nearly over, and I can’t wait to start my second chapter as a Texas Woman’s University

Growing up, I always knew I wanted to have a fulfilling career that allowed me to help others. After much reflection, I figured I could never do both by sitting behind a desk in a quiet establishment. When I was in the eighth grade my first thought was becoming a physical therapist. I got the idea from my older sister as she started her college career preparing herself for physical therapy but soon gave up because of the hard classes she had to take, which then led her to get her degree in Recreational Therapy. I told myself I would not let the difficulty of class interfere with achieving my goals.

As an undergraduate student at North Georgia, I have experienced some of the most memorable moments of my life, which include creating friendships, exploring new ways of thinking, and gaining newfound knowledge and perception of the world around me. The positive atmosphere that surrounds the college instills a unique sense of camaraderie between students and professors. The values and traditions implemented by the University have molded me into a more mature and rounded individual. Because of my success as an undergraduate at North Georgia, I wish to remain at this institution for the remainder of my college career. The doctorate of physical therapy program has persistently displayed student success through remarkable pass rates on the state

As a pediatric physical therapist about to celebrate my 30 th anniversary from from physical therapy school I have made the decision that I am no longer satisfied with being “grandfathered in” to my profession to be allowed to continue to practice, with my current degree. This past December , I attended Elanin Owen’s three day course “ Pediatric Gait Analysis A Segmental Approach to Rehabilitation and Orthotic Management” at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, which is where I attended my physical therapy school. Being back at RIC and in an intense learning environment with lots of new technology started me thinking about going back to school to get my transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy. Spending three days in the building where I attended

After graduating high school, I plan to attend college to become a physical therapist. Many events led up to physical therapy being my choice of career. In 2011, my great grandmother’s health started to go downhill. She was 95 when she her physical mobility started to become very limited. She never wanted to do anything except for lay in bed or just sit around.

I have spent nearly two decades in the health and wellness industry, as a therapist, consultant, educator, and advocate. I have dedicated my professional career to learning about and practicing the individual components of maternal child health and wellness, and subsequently bridging the gaps in between them. I began my career as a registered occupational therapist, then became a licensed massage therapist to compliment that basic skill set. As an OT, I have specialized in lymphedema management, oncology rehabilitation, pelvic floor pain & dysfunction, and neonatal intensive care. I have worked with infants and children with special needs, as well as, adults with orthopedic or neurological deficits. As a licensed massage therapist, I am certified

Attending the DPT physical therapy program at University of the Sciences will provide me with valuable experiences in my academics that will allow me to succeed as a physical therapist in the future. I believe that my experience as a physical therapy aide, my background in dance and education obtained from the University of the Sciences, I would become a prominent leader, a cutting-edge innovator and skilled physical therapist.

My name is Phillip Campbell and I live in Ft Myers Florida I am studying to be a health educator.

My topic for this essay is physical therapy. I choose this career because my mother sustained a back injury for a while and she was in so much pain. I felt so helpless and desperately wants to do something to help my mother. Luckily, there is a specialist who can help my mom with her back injury. I realized that my mom isn’t only one in this world who suffered the injuries and it shifted my interests in technology to physical therapy. Although I want to be a physical therapist, I have a lot of questions for this career. I want to know what kind of education I have to take and work environment for this career. Also, I am wondering how can they deal with the patients with the PTSD. Before I start to research this career, I thought it was a

Throughout my four years of high school, my GPAs have been pretty good. Spring semester of freshman year was by far the best because I managed to end the year with a 4.0. However, my classes started to get a little more challenging to me and after that semester, my GPAs started to go down. I would have to say that my worst year was junior year. I ended the year off with four B’s and only three A’s. I would definitely have to say that I let my classes get the best of me that year. Now that it’s my senior year, I now know to never let stress interfere with my grades because it is not worth it. I hope I can achieve my goal of ending the year with a 4.0.

Physical therapy intrigued me because it was different than any other career fields. I would be actively engaging with patients not just on a physical but also on a personal level. I am aiming to make a difference in someone’s physical life by promoting the patient's ability to move, reduce pain, and prevent disability. The exciting and also motivating part of this particular field is I can see the gradation of change over time in the physical abilities of patients. Knowing I would be making a difference in someone’s physical life would give me self-satisfaction. With the education from George Washington University I would want deliver the high level of care and empathy to Punjab, India after graduating. Majority of the elders have joint, hip, knees, and muscle problems. The care for elders in small villages is minimal due inexperience physical therapist and politics involved in the health care. The experience from standardized patients and hospitals in close proximity e.g. DC veteran Affairs hospital and the National Rehabilitation Hospital I would be ready to treat patients at all age groups. Not limiting myself to treating the elder population, my plan is to become a leader to teach inexperience therapist in Punjab, India where the education requirement to practice physical therapy is Bachelors degree in physical therapy.

In general, massage therapists work on muscle and other soft tissue to help you feel better.

My professional goal in life is to become a Physical Therapy for disabled and elderly people. Our country has become the Aging Nation. I have many dreams as I grow up, mainly just live a simple life with a husband and kids as that is what I was culturally exposed to. However, when I was transferring to SDSU for Kinesiology, I honestly do not know what do. There are a lot of choices in SDSU, some is easier than others, and some pays better. My best friend Leah told me, that basing on my personality, I should try Physical Therapy. I love working with people, but I want to make a difference without accidentally killing them. That is why nursing is a no go, despite being Filipino and all.