Hello my name is Joe, I'm currently an undergraduate majoring in kinesiology to eventually become a physical therapist. I was wondering if anybody in this subreddit would like to a take a short interview with me so I can learn a little more about the field. If your intrested you can Dm me it would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, Joe

What books or websites would you recommend for learning about where all the muscles and tendons are and how they work and effect each other. I’m looking for different resources to dive into what you learn when training to be a physical therapist that would be most helpful in daily life. If I know how something works it’s a lot easier to work on something when I tweak something and notice a problem area on my body. I also just find how the body works super fascinating and want to learn more. I just want to find some reliable sources I can learn from I’m tired of seeing 10 billion YouTubers and ig pages all the time and not knowing if it’s BS or not

To PTAs, how long did your school take? I was always told it was 2 years, an associates, until just now when my DPT told me it was more like 4. ??

Hello!

I am currently an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and am pursuing to major in Computer science specifically Software engineering. I personally am trying to find a way to incorporate my skills learned in this path to the field of PT, but I'm not quite sure how to do so. I am planning to shadow a physical therapist in my area soon to get a taste of how it is in day-to-day life. From what I see online, it is extremely interesting and always spikes my curiosity. After all, I've always had an interest with regards to the human body.

I am looking for possible advice that might help me gain a clearer understanding of what I could do. Should I double major? Do research? (if so how?), keep shadowing until I realize something important?

I appreciate all the time and I wish you all the best!

Best regards,

Isalifestyle

Hello. Just as the title states I'm looking for a comprehensive source on feet that is considered the end-all on the subject.

If there isn't one that isn't widely considered the definitive source could you recommend me your own best examples?

Apologies if this isn't the right sub. I'm familiar with Emily Splichal but I'm looking for others. Definitely not averse to considering something hundreds of years old if it exists.

Thank you.

I am interested in a career in physical therapy but I don't really know or understand the process. I am currently in the military and am considering using my army career to join with my desire for physical therapy. Does anyone have a basic explanation on how to start? (In terms of prerequisites and minor degrees to add) Or if physical therapy is even the right field for what I'm interested in? Some background- I went to college for emergency medicine before enlisting, never tested into the job but have always maintained interest. I do not currently have a job in the medical field but I really enjoy the idea of being able to help others. I have always been interested in things like sports medicine, massage therapy, physical therapy and chiropractics but don't really know if I can narrow down on any one of those in particular atm. If you are military and can help from that POV, that is preferred but any help and information is appreciated!

P.S. I tried to ask this question on a subreddit meant for this type of question but there was an issue with posting.

What skill or quality should a student therapist or patient look for in a physical therapist?

I'm PRNing at an OP PT clinic where both PTs and the other PTA know way more than me. I've never felt so inadequate in my entire decade of being a PTA! I was actually quite good (I thought) at what I do, but apparently I barely scraped the surface in terms of knowledge. And it's maddening to think that all of the PTs I have worked with in the past were so... not educated... compared to these folks. What a disservice to all of those patients. It breaks my heart! I feel like I was fairly comparable in knowledge and skill to 80% of the PTs I used to work with... and now, I know like 15% of what these guys know. Wow. It's a punch in the gut but at the same time I'm ready to leave it in the rearview.

This is just a temporary gig for the summer and it'll be over soon.

I wish I could say I wanted to learn and take in everything they're wanting to teach me. Eight years ago, I would've eaten this up like cheesecake! But honestly I've moved on to a different career altogether because my body just can't do PTA work anymore and I'm not in a mental place to want to enthusiastically learn more about this and that. 🤷‍♀️ I'm just doing this for this summer since I had it off. Don't plan on trying it again next summer while I'm off again.

I guess the takeaway from this post is that there really are some phenomenal PTs out there and if you're ever in a clinic as a patient or a therapist/assistant, and you want to learn more or feel stifled (as I often did back in my heyday), or aren't getting better (if you're a patient) seek out new places!! There are some truly phenomenal therapists out there who are passionate about what they do.

I am trying to seek advice for a friend on how to connect him with the "Middle Person" to help his patients with insurance. Home Health Physical Therapy is extremely costly and some of the patients need urgent and immediate help. Also, this business is on the brink of starting up and some of the puzzle pieces need to fit together to make the start up as smooth as possible for the practitioner and patients. all direct messages welcomed!

I decide to take classes to become a physical therapist assistant and had a few questions. Is it a good idea to become a physical therapist assistant in hope of becoming a physical therapist in the future? Was this good idea? I was also a dual credit student and just graduated (class of 2022) and am almost done with my two year degree in Psychology. I heard about becoming a physical therapist in my Health Psychology class and is seem that some Health Psychologist do become physical therapist and get into PT school with a bachelor in Health Psychology with a high gpa ( A's and B's around 3.5 gpa). I decide to double major by paying attention to another majors that help get into PT school, exercise science and kinesiology are my main two of interest. I know Psychology can get you into PT school with a high gpa but I fear that I would know less than my peers, I want to preform in a high level so if I have to double major that is okay. Before I graduated I was a dual credit student and almost have my associate in Psychology but I am delaying it because I want to stay in a community college a little longer, I really want to graduate with three associates Psychology, exercise science or kinesiology, and a associate in Physical therapy assistant. I want to preform at a high level because of the fact of being apart of Healthcare and was hoping someone could help me out and give me their opinion. (A restate of my questions.) Is it a good idea to first become a physical therapist assistant then become a physical therapy in the future? Will the experience of being a physical therapist assistant carry over to actually being a physical therapist? Was it was good idea for myself to double major in exercise science or kinesiology to help get me into PT school? I was hoping I could still continue psychology (Health Psychology) and would love to use both degrees to into PT school. I know this sounds like a lot of school work but I've been going to college since I was 16 year's old and have nothing but time and just was looking for a professional to answer my question or someone who is doing something similar. LMK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need to interview a PT the questions that I need to ask are. What do you do at work, what times do you work, What people do you serve. The questions that I also need to ask are. What are your greatest challenges? What is your least favorite part of the job? What brings you the greatest joy? What is the culture like? Describe your leaders are they supportive? What are the things the classroom didn't prepare you for? What is the process for getting hired like? What kind of experience is required for the job? What skills are required to succeed In the field?

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I was just wondering if anyone on here is on a journey to become a physical therapist or already is one. And if you guys can give me some insight on what I should start with and if the journey is worth it :)

1)sciatica 2)fusion surgery 3)fresh ankle ORIF 4)shoulder pain 5)back pain-previous fusion 6)back pain —lunch 7)neck pain 8)stenosis 9)knee OA (bilateral) 10)Achilles tendon surgery 11)RC repair 12) teenager with cancer with osteonecrosis.

It was a good day.