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10 Things You Might Not Know About Physical Therapy

10 things you may not know about physical therapy NUSTE Most people know that a physical therapist is somewhere between a medical doctor, nutritionist, and personal trainer. Here are 10 facts that set them apart. 10 Physical therapists can work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices, home health agencies, schools, nursing homes and even the Emergency Room. 9. In addition to working in different settings, there are different types of physical therapy. These may include orthopedic, acute care, post operative care, cardiovascular and pulmonary rehab, lymphedema management, wound care, and neurologic rehabilitation. Physical therapists can treat vertigo. It can be treated in as little as one session with a physical therapist. Positional vertigo, when you experience brief bouts of dizziness with changes in position or movement of the head, is the most common cause of dizziness. It is a dysfunction of the vestibular system in the inner ear. Physical therapists hold advanced degrees. Most graduate programs offer an entry-level 3-year Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) detree. Physical therapists have to pass a medical board exam in order to obtain their license to treat patients. The Average D.P.T. Program... GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUCCESS RATIOS CLASS SIZE PROGRAM LENGTH 48 34 bachelor's degree 18% of applicants are MONTHS ассepted minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 18% CLASS PROFILE passing GRE test Scores 6% of applicants are matri- culated into the P.T. 3.61 87% first aid certification 23 pro- gram Female 71% ..and a current certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support for HealthcareProviders 6% Male 29% M/F AGE GPA GRADUATION RATE In most states, you can be evaluated and treated by a physical therapist without seeing your doctor first. (almost all states, actually) More states are leaning towards this praetice since the profession of physical therapy is growing so rapidly with the requirement of an advanced degree. Physical therapists alone cannot diminish your symptoms. Physical therapy is successful when the patient and the therapist work together on creating a treatment plan in order to meet the patient's goals. It is important to do any recommended home-exercise program your physical therapist gives you. If you don't follow their recommendation during therapy or after you are discharged, you will get to know your therapist very well because you will be seeing them again and again for the same problem! 4 If you tell your physical therapist an exercise is easy, they'll most likely make it harder. If you tell them you can't do an exercise, they'll find a way to ensure that you can. 3 When a physical therapist tells you they are going to massage a muscle, it may not feel like the nice relaxing massage you get at the spa. Massage performed in therapy is to decrease tightness and tone and to improve tissue mobility of a spe- cific muscle that may be very inflamed or the source of joint pain. Back Massage At the Spa Back Massage In Physical Therapy "No Pain, No Gain" is not always true. Most of the time, treatments and exercises should be relatively pain-free. PAIN GAIN There are a few diagnoses where this saying holds true, such as when working on range of motion after a knee replacement or if you have a frozen shoulder. Using video games, researchers and medical professionals have found that they can push patients harder and help them enjoy therapy more. Over 50 video games have been used to help patients with stroke rehabilitation, cerebral palsy paralysis, and spinal cord and brain injuries. VR REHAB WII TENNIS MARIO PARTY STROKE REHABILITATION MINDHABITS BOSTER WII BOWLING FLASH FOCUS BRAIN AGE THERAPY TILES WII BASEBALL CYBERLEARNING TECHNOLOGY GUITAR HEROWII GOLF WALKING IMPROVEMENT WARIO WARE: SMOOTH MOVES DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION THE JOURNEY TO WILD DIVINE CEREBRAL PALSY PARALYSIS COOKING MAMA PCGAMERBIKE For more information on where to get your D.P.T. degree, or to get your degree in nursing or health care administration, visit the Online Utica College at www.OnlineUticaCollege.com. Sources: http://www.athletico.com/blog/index.php/2011/09/27/the-top-10-things-you-did-not-know-about-physical-therapy/ http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/IL_Physical_Therapy.html http://www.apta.org/Statelssues/DirectAccess/Overview/ http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/Advocacy/State/Issues/Direct_Access/DirectAccessMap.pdf http://www.uspharmd.com/blog/2008/50-awesome-video-games-for-physical-therapy-and-rehab UTICA COLLEGE NICKTOON MOVIN TIGER WOODS PGA TOURS SPINAL CORD AND BRAIN INJURIES EYE TOY 2 NOISSIN-18 ARM AND HAND THERAPY 10 things you may not know about physical therapy NUSTE Most people know that a physical therapist is somewhere between a medical doctor, nutritionist, and personal trainer. Here are 10 facts that set them apart. 10 Physical therapists can work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices, home health agencies, schools, nursing homes and even the Emergency Room. 9. In addition to working in different settings, there are different types of physical therapy. These may include orthopedic, acute care, post operative care, cardiovascular and pulmonary rehab, lymphedema management, wound care, and neurologic rehabilitation. Physical therapists can treat vertigo. It can be treated in as little as one session with a physical therapist. Positional vertigo, when you experience brief bouts of dizziness with changes in position or movement of the head, is the most common cause of dizziness. It is a dysfunction of the vestibular system in the inner ear. Physical therapists hold advanced degrees. Most graduate programs offer an entry-level 3-year Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) detree. Physical therapists have to pass a medical board exam in order to obtain their license to treat patients. The Average D.P.T. Program... GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUCCESS RATIOS CLASS SIZE PROGRAM LENGTH 48 34 bachelor's degree 18% of applicants are MONTHS ассepted minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 18% CLASS PROFILE passing GRE test Scores 6% of applicants are matri- culated into the P.T. 3.61 87% first aid certification 23 pro- gram Female 71% ..and a current certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support for HealthcareProviders 6% Male 29% M/F AGE GPA GRADUATION RATE In most states, you can be evaluated and treated by a physical therapist without seeing your doctor first. (almost all states, actually) More states are leaning towards this praetice since the profession of physical therapy is growing so rapidly with the requirement of an advanced degree. Physical therapists alone cannot diminish your symptoms. Physical therapy is successful when the patient and the therapist work together on creating a treatment plan in order to meet the patient's goals. It is important to do any recommended home-exercise program your physical therapist gives you. If you don't follow their recommendation during therapy or after you are discharged, you will get to know your therapist very well because you will be seeing them again and again for the same problem! 4 If you tell your physical therapist an exercise is easy, they'll most likely make it harder. If you tell them you can't do an exercise, they'll find a way to ensure that you can. 3 When a physical therapist tells you they are going to massage a muscle, it may not feel like the nice relaxing massage you get at the spa. Massage performed in therapy is to decrease tightness and tone and to improve tissue mobility of a spe- cific muscle that may be very inflamed or the source of joint pain. Back Massage At the Spa Back Massage In Physical Therapy "No Pain, No Gain" is not always true. Most of the time, treatments and exercises should be relatively pain-free. PAIN GAIN There are a few diagnoses where this saying holds true, such as when working on range of motion after a knee replacement or if you have a frozen shoulder. Using video games, researchers and medical professionals have found that they can push patients harder and help them enjoy therapy more. Over 50 video games have been used to help patients with stroke rehabilitation, cerebral palsy paralysis, and spinal cord and brain injuries. VR REHAB WII TENNIS MARIO PARTY STROKE REHABILITATION MINDHABITS BOSTER WII BOWLING FLASH FOCUS BRAIN AGE THERAPY TILES WII BASEBALL CYBERLEARNING TECHNOLOGY GUITAR HEROWII GOLF WALKING IMPROVEMENT WARIO WARE: SMOOTH MOVES DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION THE JOURNEY TO WILD DIVINE CEREBRAL PALSY PARALYSIS COOKING MAMA PCGAMERBIKE For more information on where to get your D.P.T. degree, or to get your degree in nursing or health care administration, visit the Online Utica College at www.OnlineUticaCollege.com. Sources: http://www.athletico.com/blog/index.php/2011/09/27/the-top-10-things-you-did-not-know-about-physical-therapy/ http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/IL_Physical_Therapy.html http://www.apta.org/Statelssues/DirectAccess/Overview/ http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/Advocacy/State/Issues/Direct_Access/DirectAccessMap.pdf http://www.uspharmd.com/blog/2008/50-awesome-video-games-for-physical-therapy-and-rehab UTICA COLLEGE NICKTOON MOVIN TIGER WOODS PGA TOURS SPINAL CORD AND BRAIN INJURIES EYE TOY 2 NOISSIN-18 ARM AND HAND THERAPY 10 things you may not know about physical therapy NUSTE Most people know that a physical therapist is somewhere between a medical doctor, nutritionist, and personal trainer. Here are 10 facts that set them apart. 10 Physical therapists can work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices, home health agencies, schools, nursing homes and even the Emergency Room. 9. In addition to working in different settings, there are different types of physical therapy. These may include orthopedic, acute care, post operative care, cardiovascular and pulmonary rehab, lymphedema management, wound care, and neurologic rehabilitation. Physical therapists can treat vertigo. It can be treated in as little as one session with a physical therapist. Positional vertigo, when you experience brief bouts of dizziness with changes in position or movement of the head, is the most common cause of dizziness. It is a dysfunction of the vestibular system in the inner ear. Physical therapists hold advanced degrees. Most graduate programs offer an entry-level 3-year Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) detree. Physical therapists have to pass a medical board exam in order to obtain their license to treat patients. The Average D.P.T. Program... GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUCCESS RATIOS CLASS SIZE PROGRAM LENGTH 48 34 bachelor's degree 18% of applicants are MONTHS ассepted minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 18% CLASS PROFILE passing GRE test Scores 6% of applicants are matri- culated into the P.T. 3.61 87% first aid certification 23 pro- gram Female 71% ..and a current certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support for HealthcareProviders 6% Male 29% M/F AGE GPA GRADUATION RATE In most states, you can be evaluated and treated by a physical therapist without seeing your doctor first. (almost all states, actually) More states are leaning towards this praetice since the profession of physical therapy is growing so rapidly with the requirement of an advanced degree. Physical therapists alone cannot diminish your symptoms. Physical therapy is successful when the patient and the therapist work together on creating a treatment plan in order to meet the patient's goals. It is important to do any recommended home-exercise program your physical therapist gives you. If you don't follow their recommendation during therapy or after you are discharged, you will get to know your therapist very well because you will be seeing them again and again for the same problem! 4 If you tell your physical therapist an exercise is easy, they'll most likely make it harder. If you tell them you can't do an exercise, they'll find a way to ensure that you can. 3 When a physical therapist tells you they are going to massage a muscle, it may not feel like the nice relaxing massage you get at the spa. Massage performed in therapy is to decrease tightness and tone and to improve tissue mobility of a spe- cific muscle that may be very inflamed or the source of joint pain. Back Massage At the Spa Back Massage In Physical Therapy "No Pain, No Gain" is not always true. Most of the time, treatments and exercises should be relatively pain-free. PAIN GAIN There are a few diagnoses where this saying holds true, such as when working on range of motion after a knee replacement or if you have a frozen shoulder. Using video games, researchers and medical professionals have found that they can push patients harder and help them enjoy therapy more. Over 50 video games have been used to help patients with stroke rehabilitation, cerebral palsy paralysis, and spinal cord and brain injuries. VR REHAB WII TENNIS MARIO PARTY STROKE REHABILITATION MINDHABITS BOSTER WII BOWLING FLASH FOCUS BRAIN AGE THERAPY TILES WII BASEBALL CYBERLEARNING TECHNOLOGY GUITAR HEROWII GOLF WALKING IMPROVEMENT WARIO WARE: SMOOTH MOVES DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION THE JOURNEY TO WILD DIVINE CEREBRAL PALSY PARALYSIS COOKING MAMA PCGAMERBIKE For more information on where to get your D.P.T. degree, or to get your degree in nursing or health care administration, visit the Online Utica College at www.OnlineUticaCollege.com. Sources: http://www.athletico.com/blog/index.php/2011/09/27/the-top-10-things-you-did-not-know-about-physical-therapy/ http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/IL_Physical_Therapy.html http://www.apta.org/Statelssues/DirectAccess/Overview/ http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/Advocacy/State/Issues/Direct_Access/DirectAccessMap.pdf http://www.uspharmd.com/blog/2008/50-awesome-video-games-for-physical-therapy-and-rehab UTICA COLLEGE NICKTOON MOVIN TIGER WOODS PGA TOURS SPINAL CORD AND BRAIN INJURIES EYE TOY 2 NOISSIN-18 ARM AND HAND THERAPY 10 things you may not know about physical therapy NUSTE Most people know that a physical therapist is somewhere between a medical doctor, nutritionist, and personal trainer. Here are 10 facts that set them apart. 10 Physical therapists can work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices, home health agencies, schools, nursing homes and even the Emergency Room. 9. In addition to working in different settings, there are different types of physical therapy. These may include orthopedic, acute care, post operative care, cardiovascular and pulmonary rehab, lymphedema management, wound care, and neurologic rehabilitation. Physical therapists can treat vertigo. It can be treated in as little as one session with a physical therapist. Positional vertigo, when you experience brief bouts of dizziness with changes in position or movement of the head, is the most common cause of dizziness. It is a dysfunction of the vestibular system in the inner ear. Physical therapists hold advanced degrees. Most graduate programs offer an entry-level 3-year Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) detree. Physical therapists have to pass a medical board exam in order to obtain their license to treat patients. The Average D.P.T. Program... GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUCCESS RATIOS CLASS SIZE PROGRAM LENGTH 48 34 bachelor's degree 18% of applicants are MONTHS ассepted minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 18% CLASS PROFILE passing GRE test Scores 6% of applicants are matri- culated into the P.T. 3.61 87% first aid certification 23 pro- gram Female 71% ..and a current certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support for HealthcareProviders 6% Male 29% M/F AGE GPA GRADUATION RATE In most states, you can be evaluated and treated by a physical therapist without seeing your doctor first. (almost all states, actually) More states are leaning towards this praetice since the profession of physical therapy is growing so rapidly with the requirement of an advanced degree. Physical therapists alone cannot diminish your symptoms. Physical therapy is successful when the patient and the therapist work together on creating a treatment plan in order to meet the patient's goals. It is important to do any recommended home-exercise program your physical therapist gives you. If you don't follow their recommendation during therapy or after you are discharged, you will get to know your therapist very well because you will be seeing them again and again for the same problem! 4 If you tell your physical therapist an exercise is easy, they'll most likely make it harder. If you tell them you can't do an exercise, they'll find a way to ensure that you can. 3 When a physical therapist tells you they are going to massage a muscle, it may not feel like the nice relaxing massage you get at the spa. Massage performed in therapy is to decrease tightness and tone and to improve tissue mobility of a spe- cific muscle that may be very inflamed or the source of joint pain. Back Massage At the Spa Back Massage In Physical Therapy "No Pain, No Gain" is not always true. Most of the time, treatments and exercises should be relatively pain-free. PAIN GAIN There are a few diagnoses where this saying holds true, such as when working on range of motion after a knee replacement or if you have a frozen shoulder. Using video games, researchers and medical professionals have found that they can push patients harder and help them enjoy therapy more. Over 50 video games have been used to help patients with stroke rehabilitation, cerebral palsy paralysis, and spinal cord and brain injuries. VR REHAB WII TENNIS MARIO PARTY STROKE REHABILITATION MINDHABITS BOSTER WII BOWLING FLASH FOCUS BRAIN AGE THERAPY TILES WII BASEBALL CYBERLEARNING TECHNOLOGY GUITAR HEROWII GOLF WALKING IMPROVEMENT WARIO WARE: SMOOTH MOVES DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION THE JOURNEY TO WILD DIVINE CEREBRAL PALSY PARALYSIS COOKING MAMA PCGAMERBIKE For more information on where to get your D.P.T. degree, or to get your degree in nursing or health care administration, visit the Online Utica College at www.OnlineUticaCollege.com. Sources: http://www.athletico.com/blog/index.php/2011/09/27/the-top-10-things-you-did-not-know-about-physical-therapy/ http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/IL_Physical_Therapy.html http://www.apta.org/Statelssues/DirectAccess/Overview/ http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/Advocacy/State/Issues/Direct_Access/DirectAccessMap.pdf http://www.uspharmd.com/blog/2008/50-awesome-video-games-for-physical-therapy-and-rehab UTICA COLLEGE NICKTOON MOVIN TIGER WOODS PGA TOURS SPINAL CORD AND BRAIN INJURIES EYE TOY 2 NOISSIN-18 ARM AND HAND THERAPY 10 things you may not know about physical therapy NUSTE Most people know that a physical therapist is somewhere between a medical doctor, nutritionist, and personal trainer. Here are 10 facts that set them apart. 10 Physical therapists can work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices, home health agencies, schools, nursing homes and even the Emergency Room. 9. In addition to working in different settings, there are different types of physical therapy. These may include orthopedic, acute care, post operative care, cardiovascular and pulmonary rehab, lymphedema management, wound care, and neurologic rehabilitation. Physical therapists can treat vertigo. It can be treated in as little as one session with a physical therapist. Positional vertigo, when you experience brief bouts of dizziness with changes in position or movement of the head, is the most common cause of dizziness. It is a dysfunction of the vestibular system in the inner ear. Physical therapists hold advanced degrees. Most graduate programs offer an entry-level 3-year Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) detree. Physical therapists have to pass a medical board exam in order to obtain their license to treat patients. The Average D.P.T. Program... GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUCCESS RATIOS CLASS SIZE PROGRAM LENGTH 48 34 bachelor's degree 18% of applicants are MONTHS ассepted minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 18% CLASS PROFILE passing GRE test Scores 6% of applicants are matri- culated into the P.T. 3.61 87% first aid certification 23 pro- gram Female 71% ..and a current certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support for HealthcareProviders 6% Male 29% M/F AGE GPA GRADUATION RATE In most states, you can be evaluated and treated by a physical therapist without seeing your doctor first. (almost all states, actually) More states are leaning towards this praetice since the profession of physical therapy is growing so rapidly with the requirement of an advanced degree. Physical therapists alone cannot diminish your symptoms. Physical therapy is successful when the patient and the therapist work together on creating a treatment plan in order to meet the patient's goals. It is important to do any recommended home-exercise program your physical therapist gives you. If you don't follow their recommendation during therapy or after you are discharged, you will get to know your therapist very well because you will be seeing them again and again for the same problem! 4 If you tell your physical therapist an exercise is easy, they'll most likely make it harder. If you tell them you can't do an exercise, they'll find a way to ensure that you can. 3 When a physical therapist tells you they are going to massage a muscle, it may not feel like the nice relaxing massage you get at the spa. Massage performed in therapy is to decrease tightness and tone and to improve tissue mobility of a spe- cific muscle that may be very inflamed or the source of joint pain. Back Massage At the Spa Back Massage In Physical Therapy "No Pain, No Gain" is not always true. Most of the time, treatments and exercises should be relatively pain-free. PAIN GAIN There are a few diagnoses where this saying holds true, such as when working on range of motion after a knee replacement or if you have a frozen shoulder. Using video games, researchers and medical professionals have found that they can push patients harder and help them enjoy therapy more. Over 50 video games have been used to help patients with stroke rehabilitation, cerebral palsy paralysis, and spinal cord and brain injuries. VR REHAB WII TENNIS MARIO PARTY STROKE REHABILITATION MINDHABITS BOSTER WII BOWLING FLASH FOCUS BRAIN AGE THERAPY TILES WII BASEBALL CYBERLEARNING TECHNOLOGY GUITAR HEROWII GOLF WALKING IMPROVEMENT WARIO WARE: SMOOTH MOVES DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION THE JOURNEY TO WILD DIVINE CEREBRAL PALSY PARALYSIS COOKING MAMA PCGAMERBIKE For more information on where to get your D.P.T. degree, or to get your degree in nursing or health care administration, visit the Online Utica College at www.OnlineUticaCollege.com. Sources: http://www.athletico.com/blog/index.php/2011/09/27/the-top-10-things-you-did-not-know-about-physical-therapy/ http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/IL_Physical_Therapy.html http://www.apta.org/Statelssues/DirectAccess/Overview/ http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/Advocacy/State/Issues/Direct_Access/DirectAccessMap.pdf http://www.uspharmd.com/blog/2008/50-awesome-video-games-for-physical-therapy-and-rehab UTICA COLLEGE NICKTOON MOVIN TIGER WOODS PGA TOURS SPINAL CORD AND BRAIN INJURIES EYE TOY 2 NOISSIN-18 ARM AND HAND THERAPY

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