Tips on Researching PTA Programs & Finding the Best Fit For You In many physical therapy clinics, patients spend more time with physical therapist assistants than they do with their physical therapist. Great PTAs can be the difference between an awesome patient experience and one that feels a little impersonal and underwhelming. If you’re considering […]
Causes, Symptoms, and Physical Therapy Treatments Every year, millions of people need physical therapy to restore or maintain their strength, balance, and mobility. Whether they’re working to return to their job, their favorite sport or live their lives in comfort and independence, physical therapy patients rely heavily on physical therapist assistants (PTAs) throughout their rehabilitation. […]
Typical PTA Schedules, Duties, and Responsibilities Physical therapist assistants are the lifeblood of many physical therapy clinics. Almost everyone who attends physical therapy will work with a PTA—in some cases for much more time than they’ll spend with their physical therapist. Physical therapist assistants’ attention to detail and commitment to patient care is essential in […]
Educational Requirements, Certifications, Daily Responsibilities, and Salary Many children worldwide deal with disabilities or injuries that affect their ability to participate in school. Fortunately, there’s an entire field of physical therapy dedicated to helping these students stay engaged in the classroom. School physical therapist assistants work with children who may have physical or neurological limitations […]
Educational Requirements, Certifications, Daily Responsibilities, and Salary For older adults living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, staying active is important to age with dignity. While the appropriate activity level is different for every individual and their health circumstances, movement is still an important part of all-around wellness at any age. Senior care physical […]
Educational Requirements, Certifications, Daily Responsibilities, and Salary From peri- and post-natal issues to other painful problems in the pelvic area, there are several medical conditions that exclusively or disproportionately affect women. In the growing field of women’s health physical therapy, physical therapist assistants help countless people find relief and enable them to go about their […]
