1. BRAD RADLE PT,DPT PHYSICAL THERAPY

2. WHAT IS PHYSICAL THERAPY? Physical therapists (PTs) are highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Getting people back to life, work, family and doing the things they love.

3. HISTORY OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Reconstruction Aides, who typically learned military drills prior to being transported to overseas US Army hospitals, on July 4, 1918, in New York With the advent of World War II and a nationwide polio epidemic during the 1940s and 1950s, physical therapists were in greater demand than ever before.

4. HISTORY OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Currently about 211,000 physical therapists Numerous different specialties: OCS, SCS, WCS, FAAOMPT, and numerous more Numerous different settings:

5. POSSIBLE SETTINGS Outpatient clinics or offices Inpatient rehabilitation facilities Skilled nursing, extended care, or subacute facilities Home health Education or research centers Schools Hospices Industrial, workplace, or other occupational environments Fitness centers and sports training facilities

6. JOB DESCRIPTION A Physical Therapist is an essential part of the healing team that is engaged in the process of evaluating and treating patients. They design, implement and continuously modify and adapt Physical Therapy programs for each patient according to assessments and goals desired. They educate patients and families regarding proper rehab methods and techniques. They are able to have a positive impact and make a difference to those they serve. PT’s are responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities. Also consulting, educating, and training patients and their caregivers. A Physical Therapist coordinates with other health care professionals working towards healing. Commitment to produce the best possible outcomes for patients.

7. NEEDED ATTRIBUTES Good Communicator Outgoing Accountable Engaged Empathetic Confident Positive Patient Realistic Knowledgeable

8. EDUCATION NEEDED Physical therapists have the most specialized education to help people restore and improve motion. Today's physical therapist is required to complete a bachelor degree meeting specific pre-requisites (4years) PT school consists of 3 years of intense study resulting in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. Common classes: biology/anatomy, cellular histology, physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, pathology, behavioral sciences, communication, ethics/values, management sciences, clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, cardiovascular and pulmonary, endocrine and metabolic, and musculoskeletal.

9. LICENSURE After graduation, a physical therapy student must pass a state-administered national board exam to become a licensed physical therapist. 5-6 hour exam 250 questions Lot’s of fun!

10. JOB OUTLOOK There is a high demand for physical therapists in the workforce. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physical therapists is expected to grow by 36 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. While demand for physical therapists varies by geographical region and area of practice, the unemployment rates are low across the country. The need for physical therapists is expected to remain strong into the foreseeable future as the US population ages and the demand for physical therapy services grows.

11. JOB OUTLOOK Physical Therapists Among Forbes’ List of Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2016 According to the jobs report, the American Physical Therapy Association estimates that in 2016-2017, there could be up to 33,000 unfilled full-time physical therapists positions.

12. TYPES OF INJURIES I SEE Spine injuries: Stenosis, bulging discs, radiculopathies, Hypo/ Hypermobility, post-surgical Shoulder injuries: Rotator cuff tears, labral tears, dislocations, sprains/strains, postural caused impingements, post surgical Knee injuries: ACL tears, meniscus tears, patellar tracking insufficiencies, post surgical Ankle Injuries: Sprains, dislocations, tendon rupture, Elbow Injuries: Golfers elbow, tennis elbow, fracture Hand injuries: Sprains/strains, dislocations, carpal tunnel

13. RECENT INJURIES

14. REHAB AND MODALITIES Manual Physical Therapy Therapeutic Exercise Neuromuscular Reeducation Therapeutic Activities Modalities

15. EARNINGS/INCOME The median salary for a physical therapist in the US is $85,000. Salaries vary based on position, years of experience, degree of education, geographic location, and practice setting. Utah Numbers: Annual: $70,000 Hourly: $33-$36

16. REWARDING CAREER US News: Physical therapy is #14 on the list off top 100 best jobs in the world. Business Insider: Physical therapy is in the top 10 jobs with the highest job satisfaction. MSN Money: Physical therapy is #7 college major that leads to most satisfying career. Take my word for it!!!

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18. REFERENCES APTA.org Bureau of Labor Statistics Concentra.com Google images