The Physical Therapist Assistant’s Role in Post-Operative Care

After undergoing surgery, many people might naturally assume that bed rest is the main aspect of a successful recovery. And while it’s certainly important for patients to take it easy following an operation, physical therapy is also an important part of post-operative care—in many patients, both before and after being released from the hospital. Getting […]

The Role of PTAs in Sports Rehabilitation

What They Do, Why They’re In Demand, and How to Become One Billions of people around the world find great enjoyment in sports—whether it’s watching the pros or participating themselves. The human body is capable of some pretty incredible things, both athletically and in recovering from the injuries that can happen during intense activity. Physical […]

PTAs in Pediatric Care

What They Do, Why They’re Important, and How to Become One Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) have one of the more rewarding jobs in all of healthcare, as their expertise helps countless people become stronger, healthier, and more independent. And for PTAs who love working with children, a career in pediatric physical therapy can be exceptionally […]

PT vs. PTA

Job Duties, Educational Requirements, Pros and Cons, and More Key Differences Though they work closely together daily, physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) have two distinctly separate careers. While both careers focus on helping patients recover from injuries or illnesses, each of them has their own responsibilities, degree requirements, and scope of practice. […]

6 Ways PTAs Can Address Women’s Health Issues

How to Maximize Your Impact as a Women’s Health PTA As our understanding of women’s health has advanced over the years, physical therapy has increasingly become part of a multifaceted care plan for many women. Physical therapy can be incredibly effective in treating many different women’s health issues and in encouraging an all-around healthy lifestyle. […]

PTAs and Home Health Care

What They Do, How to Become One, & How Their Patients Benefit Home health care is one of the fastest-growing areas of the healthcare industry, as it improves both the quality of care and quality of life for many types of patients, for people who deal with long-term health challenges, mobility limitations, or other factors […]