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    Sometime in the latter part of my senior year I started thinking about physical therapy. What drew me to physical therapy was the fact that there wouldn’t be much blood and guts and gory stuff in their day to fay careers because I’m somewhat of a squeamish person. However, I didn’t want that to stop me from helping people who had been through

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    The day-to-day writing in the field of Physical Therapy varies depending on the audience. The audience determines the purpose of the writing and writing style. Physical Therapists (PT) use evidence-based exercises and activities to rehabilitate their patients in order for them to reach their unique goal. Since PT’s work with both medical professionals and patients, they must adjust their writing to be able to communicate effectively. PT’s are just one of the many people in the medical field that

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    school paths, in addition to positions in research and development, laboratory testing, instruction, production, and quality control. Human biology provides a broad base from which to draw upon. The occupation that interests me the most is physical therapy. Physical therapy interested me ever since I began getting involved in gyms. My first encounter with a trainer at a gym was when I got trained for an hour for a baseball camp to help protect your rotator cuff, that was the moment I realized I wouldn’t

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    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

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    profession of a physiotherapist which can also be known as physio or physical therapist. Goals and Purpose of a physio - There are many descriptions available worldwide to describe the purpose of physiotherapist as teaching methods, standard of practice and superiority of the profession differs from country to country. - Most accepted description of a physiotherapist in Australia initiates from the world federation of physical therapy policy statement - A physio is a highly educated and qualified

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    When was the first time I dropped my pants in front of another man? Good question. It was my annual sports psychical. Initially, I wasn’t expecting much out of the appointment. I was expecting to hear that I was in fantastic health and that I am prepared for the sports season but I was wrong. I ended up butt naked in front of my doctor with his hand in places that didn’t belong. All doctors try to claim the same thing; they are your friend and they want to help you and do what is best for you. Personally

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    Business in Research & Statistics in Health Care Group ID: MBAY0ZATZ9 Erik Kirk, PhD August 22, 2011 Introduction Recently, Learning Team “A” was tasked with developing a research question arising from an organizational dilemma faced by the Physical Therapy Clinic. As a result of preliminary research analysis, the team determined constraints in clinical practice were having a negative impact on the therapist’s ability to fully meet patient needs. A proposal was submitted to organizational

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    scooter that my friends affectionately dubbed “Ricky Bobby.” This boot, the thing that once caused me anxiety is now a symbol of my determination. Additionally, it opened my eyes to the field I want to spend the next chapter of my life pursuing: physical therapy. The summer before my junior year, I worked harder than I ever had to train for my first varsity season. Immediately after an intense run, I would go home and ice my ankle to relieve the pain that I ignored during the workout itself

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    The day I attended physical therapy for a broken arm was the day I wanted to get into physical therapy. It taught me techniques to help me regain control of something that I have lost temporary of like an arm or leg. That day when I attended physical therapy was the day my life changed and only for the better, I hope. This is a career which I want to pursue and become part of. To start my career I would like to become a physical therapist assistant to learn the fundamentals and then later, move

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    the title of physical therapist and physical therapist assistant. In Texas, there are a lot of terms that are physical therapist and some are hydrotherapist, mechano-therapist, physical therapist specialist, kinesiotherapist, and physical rehabilitation specialist. As for the physical therapist assistant, the person who would use this term is someone who assists and is supervised by the physical therapist in the practice of physical therapy. Also, when they need understanding in physical therapy activities

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