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Physical therapy is a doctoral-level profession. The path from deciding you want to be a PT to seeing your first patient independently takes roughly seven to eight years and involves undergraduate prerequisites, a three-year DPT program, a national licensing exam, and state registration. This guide walks through each step. What Does a Physical Therapist Do?

What is therapeutic ultrasound? Therapeutic ultrasound is a modality that has been used by physical therapists since the 1940s. Ultrasound is applied using a round-headed wand or probe that is put in direct contact with the patient’s skin. Ultrasound gel is used on all surfaces of the head in order to reduce friction and assist

The following is an editorial on the topic of Ice or Heat. It is provided complements of Dr. Mel C Siff and is reproduced with his permission. About This Article The following article was written by Dr. Mel Siff, PhD — one of the most influential exercise scientists of the 20th century. Dr. Siff (1945–2003)

A physical therapist aide — sometimes called a PT aide or therapy aide — is a support role in a physical therapy setting. Aides are not licensed clinicians and do not provide clinical treatment to patients. Their role is to keep the clinic running efficiently so that licensed staff can focus on direct patient care.

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is a licensed healthcare professional who implements physical therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist (PT). PTAs are not aides or technicians — they are clinically trained, nationally examined, and state-licensed practitioners with a defined scope of practice. What Does a Physical Therapist Assistant Do? PTAs

Physical therapists commonly treat individuals who have experienced an injury to the group of muscles/tendons in the shoulder called the ‘Rotator Cuff.’ This group of tissues can actually become torn if the cause of micro or macro-trauma is not treated or prevented. The following article provides an overview of the structures involved, the condition itself,

Question: List the possible etiologies of tennis elbow. Answer This content is provided courtesy of Jim Meadows and Swodeam Institute .

Lateral epicondylitis, also known as ‘Tennis Elbow‘ is a common ailment amongst far more than just tennis players. The causes of tennis elbow are many and varied, with tennis actually being on of the lesser common. What structures make up the elbow joint? The elbow is made up of three bones, which are connected by

Any tool that can help people be more active and involved in their own rehabilitation is worthwhile. An increase in patient compliance can be achieved by making exercise programs easier to adhere to. Clear descriptions of how to perform exercises correctly is also critical to the success of any exercise program. Here is a list