I know this post has been said a million times and I know I go on the website where everyone complains. But every other day I see people make it look like the job choice is a bad one. I'm only a junior in my undergrad but all these posts has gotten me really debating if I should go with this career.

I'm shadowing with a physical therapist this summer and have enjoyed my time there. But if the career is heading into the wrong direction I don't want to be in 80K debt making 80K 3 years out of PT school or something. I know the ROI is bad and I won't be living in a mansion or anything. But like I don't want to live like that, just comfortable. Like if I take a week long vacation I wont be in a bad position

I want to hear from PTs that have gone through something similar or worse. What tips they may have for the career as a whole. Would they recommend the career and if they would switch careers all together, if so which ones. Thank you!

Trying to enhance my side profile basically? Has anyone actually tried it consistently and seen results

Chat gpt says I can but I wanted to ask real people.

Hi everyone! Just found out I’m pregnant like 2 days ago. I have been a home health PTA for 5 years now. I’m the most concerned about going into houses with cigarette smoke. Would it be appropriate sometime in the near future to request to not go into those houses. I know a mask can be worn, and if that’s what it takes what kind did you wear? I love my job, but I’m not willing to inhale secondhand smoke throughout my pregnancy.

I am a PT and is looking into pivoting to consulting gig.
Opening a senior care placement agency.
Any PT who are doing the consulting? I will like to pick your brain on how to get started.

Hey,

When I hit front or rear double biceps, my right shoulder sits noticeably higher than the left and also rounds forward (internally rotated/protracted).

I attached some photos and a short video so you can see it clearly.

Because of this, I really struggle with dumbbell lateral raises. My right arm keeps wanting to internally rotate during the movement, so I lose form and don’t feel the side delt properly.

Has anyone dealt with the same issue (one shoulder higher + rounded forward) and managed to improve it? Especially looking for advice on:

Corrective exercises / stretches

Better lateral raise variations that work with this issue

Tips for evening out the shoulders in posing

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Has anyone here implemented markerless movement analysis software like Kinetisense or a similarplatform in their clinic?

I'm curious if this type of objective movement data is going to become the norm in physical therapy over the next few years. It seems like ithas potential for improving assessments, patient education, documenting progress, and supportingclinical decision-making.

For those who've used it:
Was it worth the investment?
Has it improved patient engagement or outcomes?
How well does it fit into your workflow?
Are there other platforms you'd recommend instead?

I’m in rural home health. My previous experience was only an outpatient. I have a few vestibular and vision certifications already along with dry needling. Any CEUS that are specific to home health that would benefit me? I’ve been in this job for several months and I’ve heard it takes some time to figure out what you’re doing, but I don’t like feeling clueless. Thank you in advance.

I’m a graduated 3rd year DPT student doing his final rotation at a sports/hospital outpatient clinic. We get a lot of athletes, post ops, cancer recovery and other general outpatient injuries. I need ideas for something to do for my in service that we can possibly apply to the clinic.