how to become a physical therapist

This week on the healthcare Jobcast (#15) Andrea talks about becoming a Physical Therapist (download mp3) 3 min Physical therapy is a rapidly growing.Because a physical therapist nowadays must not only treat patients, but also be able to assess and diagnose them, educational and training requirements have increased. A decade ago a bachelors degree and licensing were all that were ...I want to work in the medical field but nothing dealing with . I figure a pharmisist or a physical therapist would work good for me. I'm really athletic.Detroit-area physical therapist pleads guilty in Medicare fraud scheme Examiner.com In his plea, Aziz, a licensed physical therapist , admitted that he worked as a contract therapist for a co-conspirator who pleaded guilty to similar ...Physical therapist asks for change in coverage Edmond Sun Traditionally, physical therapists are recognized for their vital role in improving quality of life and reducing pain for individuals across a broad a�� and more A�. Visit link: ...An overview of physical therapist assistant's career field is discussed. Entry level and continuing education requirements are provided, along with licensure procedures.Basically, an animal physical therapist helps the animal to move again after it has suffered from some debilitating illness, surgery, or some kind of physical.Physical therapy is one of the highest rated professions in national job satisfaction surveys, and US News and World Report ...Samuel Owiredu, of Akwapim-Lavtch, Ghana, will be one of 26 students earning doctorates in physical therapy Saturday. When he made the decision to become a physical therapist, there were 36 physical therapists in Ghana, ...okay im thinking i want to either be a physical therapist or a personal trainer but im not so sure exactly what i should major in.. ? i was thinking maybe in.
My partner went to a military academy when he was younger, and after years of intense hazing, physical abuse and just plain unhappiness (he was 15 at the time), he picked up a few souveniers, one of them being PTSD.

He often has recurring dreams of his time at the military academy, and he has irregular sleeping habbits (will stay up until 6 in the AM, sleep until 12, etc), barely eats, can never focus, room is a wreck, and his social skills are disastorous. He's likeable, confident, and has a fair amount of friends, but of course, vindictive, and it becomes apparent when odd, insignificant things provoke him to the point of nearly popping a vein in his forehead, and he has sideways ways of expressing it (badmouthing close friends, lying, playing games, etc.).

He treats people close to him like pond scum, and refuses to show emotion. However, cigarettes and heavy drinking are like a security blanket to him; I've never seen someone tear through a pack of menthols or a fifth of liquor like he does.

But in reality he's a bright, strong, likeable young man under all the malevolent layers he's put on, and I want to help him out more than anything. However, talking to a therapist isn't an option for him. He's 18 and doesn't want it on his record.

How can I help him? What are some treatments psychologists use to treat PTSD, that I could do at home? Is a military career recommendable for him?

Thank you.


so im aspiring to become a physical therapist, but because it is so difficult to get in these days i may need a job to help pay the bills til i get in school.
I hear massage therapy is a good way to go about it and its even something i may be able to keep through my schooling. How do i become trained and certified to do this? what are the requirements?





I'm really interested in becoming a physical therapist. However, my GPA isn't that great. Currently, I'm a junior in college, planning to start applying to schools fall 2010 and begin a program summer/fall 2011. My GPA as of the spring was a 3.04. I still have 40+ credits to take after this semester, so I can boost my GPA to maybe a 3.1 or 3.2. I'm not sure how much I'll be able to get it up before applications start, though.

I'm doing a double major in kinesiology and psychology. I don't know if the fact that I'm doing a double major will impact the way that admissions offices view my low GPA or not. Thoughts?

If I do really well on the GRE, would I/where would I have a shot at getting in? What else can I do to improve my chances? I know I need good recommendations and observation/volunteer hours in at least 2 different PT settings.

Ideally I'd like to hear from people who are currently in a DPT program, or who just graduated from a DPT program. But I welcome input from others as well. Also, if you're in or graduated from a DPT program, would you mind telling me what school? Thanks!


I graduate HS in 2005 and in 07 I took Biology and Anatomy and Physiology because my intended major was physical therapy. I then later changed to education and now have realized I would much rather become a Occupational Therapist so am switching back.

I must take Physics and Chemistry, but am wondering which one would be easier or better to take first? I must take Physics, stats, and chemistry as pre-reqs to enter the schools for Occupational Therapy.

Thank you


Hi, I'm a freshman in expoloration at Ohio State, and I'm torn between Exercise Science and Psychology with a minor in Behaviorial Neuroscience. I plan to go to medical school, and my fall back is to either continue schooling to become a spinal physical therapist or go into horse showing/training, which I've done for about 11 years. I'm just looking for anyone, anywhere, who has had any major similar to these and gone on to med school to give their opinion on the majors. I'll take any and all advice, I'm just looking for input on how the majors prepared you, the content, and how they related to your likes and dislikes. Thanks!!


Im asking this as I went through around a year without a real job, finally changed careers to become an EMT, although I enjoyed it, I was merely doing community service til I got my new Drivers license. then I finally got my dream job as a game developer for a game studio startup developing a MMO. granted Im happy with that, but I cant help but to feel this vague non descript sick feeling. Being an EMT, I've learned to be aware of symptoms, and promptly react and deal with them. Right now I feel not so right, worrying about getting sick when i have nothing wrong with myself, or getting hurt or access to help aka 911(Im by myself in a brand new apartment) when I vent with myself, try to verbally "pysche" myself up during a stressfull situation I tend to feel a bit better.I find at times I want to break down, ( yes i have at a point or another almost broke down crying) not to mention i moved 1000 miles away from my family for this job. COuld it my phsyical symptoms be a psychosomatic manifestation of my depression/stress of the past year built up? Im going for a physical this wednesday, doing a full work up, liver enzymes, PSA, thryoid, blood sugar, and EKG/ECG, cholestrol/tri's,, testicular examnination (cough cough test) even cancer markers just to be safe its nothing physical. I've taken to working out running at my fitness center which helped a bit, but wondering what i can do to resolve this.i really don't want to medication for this, as the side effects are extreme for my comfort level, should I start seeing a therapist perhaps? maybe I should eat certain foods? I find when i cook or cook for my friends I feel relaxed. Should I perhaps do something that continually involves my friends/co workers? should i speak to someone in confidence? just confused.
also i find myself at times very anxious, heart palpitations, fluttering, momentary chest pain, increased heart rate, rapid respirations from time to time, which in turns makes me feel sick or at times out of tune of things around me. though it has finally relaxed a lot more, now I think more depressed than anything. just thought id add that too.
eggman try not to get too snappy at me pls, im just asking nothing more, trying to educate myself, as a EMT, im not certified or trained in depth in pscyhological medicine, as I said its more Truama based e.g. MVA's, falls, injuries, including resp/cardiac calls etc. so although im coming here for information, There are plenty of people who have access to information, or know what i dont know, that can better educate me so when i got o my phsycian I can ask more informed questions.
ive read it in small detail, but not fully, Ill have to look into it I guess and read some literature as well as speak to my physician. I knew that depression and anixety can cause some non descript symptoms but not so much with acute symptoms, but oh well live and learn. Although,im an EMT im more trained in Emergency Truama medicine in the field, not centered around pscyhological issues. Im just asking merely for clarification from someone who may know or has some specific information/link regarding this til I can go to my physican this wednesday, so I perhaps know what questions to ask him/her.


My grandmother passed away in June after a 9 year battle with cancer. Since then, I have had dreams about her nearly every night. In the dreams, I am aware that she has passed on. At first, the dreams took place either at the funeral home, at the funeral, or at my grandparent's ranch, where we would be discussing the funeral. In this particular dreams, my grandmother would walk up to me, looking as she did in the earlier years of her battle against cancer, healthy and happy, and I would tell her how much I love her and miss her. She would smile and usually didn't talk.

However, my dreams have become more disturbing and bizarre now. For example, last month I had a dream about my grandmother but she appeared as a rotting corpse. In the dream, I was aware that I was seeing her as she physically is...rotting underground. She was talking to me, I can't remember what she said, but I remember being horrified. In these dreams, my grandfather was remodeling the entire ranch and my grandmother was coming to see the progress and I would bump into her and talk. I was very disturbed with these dreams.

Within the week, the dreams have progressed into something even more frightening. In one, my grandmother's body has been dug up and placed on a front porch swing and my grandfather is telling me he just wants her there to feel close. It is alarming. Then, I find out that he has resurrected her, but the resurrected woman is not the same. She is physically there, but her soul has passed on.

The last dream, she appeared before my mom, my aunts, myself, and my grandfather and my grandfather had to hold her because she was climbing walls and screaming. Like I said, it was like her soul was gone, but he had somehow brought back his wife's physical body to be around us.

She broke loose from him and I chased after her, as I was the youngest and most sprite, and she led me down a stairwell and she walked into a doorway and as she ran, she had gone back in time age wise and she was about 20. She turned and smiled at me and told me I could not follow her here and that no one could see her go inside but me. So, I slammed the door shut to this basement area and she nodded and then disappeared into the dark on the other side of the door and I woke up.

What does this mean?? I have seen many therapists, I am on medication, but I cannot stop these dreams. I know I am mourning her, but its becoming more and more bizarre.


i currently am doing a career project for one of my college classes. part of the project is to interview someone from your aspiring field of career. i am aspiring to become a physical therapist. i need help finding a physical therapist place so i can interview someone (if they choose). i live in new jersey and i would appreciate if someone could direct me to someone/somewhere in union county new jersey. if you have someone in mind particular tell me.


I'm applying for college this year, I'm almost done with all of them. My dad wants me to become a Physical Therapist like my aunt since she isn't having any trouble with the economy and getting a job and stuff. So that's what I applied for, and some of the colleges required me to choose a second course, I chose something in the arts or media. My sister and my mom says that I have a talent and tell me not to listen to my dad, but with the economy and such, it scares me, plus I'd like the chance to travel abroad and work there. I've been talking to my friend and he's planning on taking BS psych cause he wants to make toxins or whatever, and I ask him why isn't he afraid of the economy and all that, and he says "sigh, the economy, you only get to live once" and he started talking to me about the chemical reactions blah blah blah, and i asked him how he knows so much, and he says he does research in his free time. So it got me thinking, what do I do in my spare time? I look at clothes and make up looks, not trends but more like, interesting clothes that are more like art than just a trend. But, if I pursue something like this as a career, its scared me cause what if I lose interest? Then I'm stuck with that degree. I applied for Advertising arts and Broadcasting Comm.


Which job do you think will be a better career choice? and which makes more money? If youar either a nurse or a physical therapist can you tell me about the school you went to and how you became one?


I am in high school and I want to become a physical therapist in sports medicine. During college I would like to become a fire fighter you know so I can get some money to help my parents pay for college. Should I become a firefighter or would it be a better idea to get an internship at a PT office? Where i live fire fighters work one day, then they are off for two days. Would this be enough off days to study to become a physical therapist?


Well, I don't know if I suck, but it's just our biology teacher in sophomore year sucked, go into our classroom, tell us to read this page to that page and leave the room, NOT KIDDING. But in the days when we had a different teacher (like a substitute) we got to dissect and do a lot of hands on stuff, and I got As. Anyways, now as a senior, I'm applying to take Physical Therapy for college, and while I take their entrance exams (explain: we don't have SATs in asia, we have to go to the school and take the exams they made) I find myself TRYING to make wise guesses in the science parts. I mean, I want to become a PT cause of all the hand on stuff and being able to see my patients progress as they get better (gives a good feeling inside) but, should I still go on with this? Like, if ever I do get accepted to the Physical Therapy schools should I go? I applied to other colleges and took my *just for fun courses, like I'm pretty good at arts and media stuff but I've always just looked at it as a side thing, nothing I could ever make a career out of.


Also Can i use the GI Bill from the Army mos21 bravo to accomplish my dream of being a Physical Therapist





Ok here's the deal. My dad was in the Navy so we have the military's insurance (I'm 21 so I'm still seen there and covered by my parent's insurance). I have to be seen at the Naval base for my insurance to cover me. If I go into the naval base to see the doctor and they refer me to be seen by someone else, like a specialist, then the insurance will cover it.

So, I go into see a doctor at the Naval base about my back. I have scoliosis and crohn's disease. The reason I mention my crohn's disease is because I'm not able to take any kind of motrin, IB Profein or anything like that. So when I went to the doctor I wanted him to refer me to a specialist. I had made appointments with two kinds of doctors that are in the network so I'm able to be covered by the insurance. The doctors that I made appointments with was a Neurologist (because I have tingling and numbness in my feet) and a Pain Management Doctor (because I'm in a lot of pain). The doctor tells me that we can't abuse the specialists. He says this meaning, I haven't come in enough times to be seen for my back, or I'm not worth being seen by a specialist, I'm not sure. But he does a quick 1,2,3 check on my back prescribes me some Percecets, sends me on my way, and tells me to come back in 3 weeks. I was furious in the appointment and I let him know my thoughts and feelings during the appointment. I have had the pain in my back since I can remember and it's been getting worse and worse and finally it's gotten to the point where I need to find a doctor for help cause it's becoming unbearable. My dad's a physical therapist and I've been doing the exercises and stretches he's given me. The doctor knows that as well. The doctor also claims that I need to have a "base" before I see a specialist and also claims that I'm not ready for a specialist. By base does he mean more pain?!?! And by not ready for a specialist does he mean that I should wait until I'm in more pain before seeing a specialist? Isn't the whole point of health care to take care of the problem before it gets worse? He's an HMO, and correct me if I'm wrong, but HMOs are supposed to practice preventative care. I'm not sure that sending me home with no X-Rays or an MRI is very preventative. How am I supposed to get better if he doesn't take a look at an X-Ray to see what I'm complaining about?

What should I do? I can't just go see just any doctor that I want because of my insurance. Is it ethical to refuse to refer you to a specialist doctor to be treated if you're not going to treat it yourself? Am I completely wrong about all of this?

Thanks for the feedback in advance.


I am a student in college and I live with my aunt and uncle and they just had a baby. His first and second week home, he was great. Really quiet, really alert, and slept like a rock. On the third week, he had a urinary tract infection and he was in the hospital for a week getting poked and tested over and over. After that, he was a changed baby. Now, he has trouble sleeping, and naps about one hour and then wakes up really really cranky and always looks angsty. It's really frustrating sometimes because my aunt becomes overwhelmed and cries because she doesn't know what to do; and often is just restless. The baby is also restless and cries for about an hour every night; red in the face, tears all over, and his voice gets hoarse; before he goes to sleep. He sleeps pretty well throughout the night and does well in the day, with an ocassional fussiness episode between the hours of 12pm-2pm. Lately we notice that he looks at the ceiling a lot. He laughs all the time, and coos with us and at us. He was a full term baby and is extremely alert for his age. He likes to watch tv and cartoons, and we think its because the colors catch his attention. Last night he was up for about 2 hours crying and crying and finally caught his sleep but woke up about 10 minutes later and cried some more and then slept about 3 hours straight. His nightly sleep pattern is strange and worries us. Today we were at my grandmas and he was staring at the ceiling fan, and my mom said "Don't let him stare at it!" and I asked her why and she said that fixation on ceiling fans are often a sign of autism. It really worried me. I didn't tell me aunt but it's had me thinking a lot. My mom is a physical therapist so I trust her judgement, but she said all in all we have nothing to worry about because he's too young and interacts with us. Today he was also looking at the ceiling again and bursted out in laughter and cooed a few times. At our house, he lays down for a bit, but then gets frustrated and starts moving around a lot and whining. Today at my grandma's we layed him down and he was fine; smiling, cooing, and staring at everyone. Can anyone tell me what they think it is. He has a very very hard time going to sleep? Anyone with experience about this.


i am a senior in high school and plan on going to community college to do my core and then i want to become a phyical therapist but not sure what my choices are after i get my core out of the way... please help... thanks. p.s. if you are a PT please tell me how u got your degree.


When i grow up, i want to be a pediatric physical therapist. I love little kids, and i've always wanted to be a nurse. But me and blood/needles/veins don't go together, i would end up passing out every time I delt with it. So being a PT sounds like a good job for me. Is it hard to get into a PT school? Is it a competitive school? How long does it take to become one? What subjects do you need to be really good at?


I already have a BA in Business Admin. and was thinking of becoming a Physical therapist or Optometrist. Ofcourse I dont have all the prerequisites for either program yet and I read that the PT programs are very hard to get into. I wouldlike to take a first step by getting a diploma in opticianry or personal support worker or practical nursing.. If you can suggest a better career option altogether that would be welcomed advice or just the best route to take. I also looked into acupuncture and chiropractic studies...


I began a massage practice almost two years ago. I own this business. I have recently become interested in getting a degree in physical therapy. I do not however want to quit building my business as a massage therapist. I wonder if I can do both at the same time, or if maybe there are slow steps I could take in the mean time so that later on it would be easier to pursue this type of degree.
I am under the impression that in some fields such as nursing, you have to go through the schooling very fast without taking a break from it and do full loads of course work. If what you say is true that i can persue this type of degree slowly then it probably is a great idea for me.


I am trying to decide, and your input would help greatly. I want to focus on the orthopedic field of study but I don't know weather to go to school for physicans assistant or physical therapist.


Well I'm a senior in high school in Tennessee, I have a 22 on my ACT and my GPA is around 2.5 I'm guessing higher than that but im not really sure because our guidance teachers haven't done ours yet. What I'm asking is what I have to major in, and what my minor should be, how many years of school I'd have to attend and what I'd have to do after I get out of college like another school? And how would I go about finding an opening as a physical therapist assistant


hi, im 21 yr old 3nd yr college student.

originally, i wanted to do engineering, but i am having major second thoughts. although i am good at the coursework i dont enjoy it.

i realized that i really want a career that i will be able to help and interact with other people thus leading me to physical therapy.

i have a 3.1 gpa and my major is was ChemE. i have already took organic 1, organic 2, calc 2, calc 3, college physics 1, college physics 2 so i have taken a very challenging course load.

what gpa should i be aiming for to have a shot at physical therapy school?


Starting from a high school graduate.


I want to become a physical therapist and i need to know what classes i need to take so i can narrow down which college i should go to.


Hey all

I'm currently enrolled in a community college taking prereq's for physical therapy. I think it would be great to have some experience as a massage therapist before becoming a Physical therapist. I haven't done much research, but how easily can i get certified and hired as a massage therapist, and how much do they make?

I'd be working part time since i'd still be going to school for some time...


I was just wondering the difference between a regular pt versus a traveling one. I know they travel but where to? hospitals? with sports teams? whats the real meaning and job description of a traveling pt. And does it take longer than becoming a regular pt?


do i have to get accepted into a college before I apply for a GRANT and Financial Aid?? R they both the same? Can anyone give me a good site where I can get grants and stuff. I want to go college to become a Physical Therapist also, but I hate biology, do I have to be good at Science??? I also want to major in Business. Help me out. Tell me a bout a student loan also


Based off of opinions thank you


I am debating on a couple of careers and would like your help.

Questions
1. How much schooling does it take?
2. What are all of the qualifications?
3. What is the range of salary?
4. What do you think about this career?
5. Do you know anyone who is a a Physical Therapist? Do they like their job?
6. What are the prerequisites that you need to take in PA?

I really want to help people and I was thinking about this as maybe a possible career. thank you so much for any help you can give me.


So I am thinking about majoring in athletic training, because its offered at the college I want to go to. is that a good major to be a physical therapist? i know you have to take certain classes to get into a physical therapy program, and I was wondering if it is the same classes to be an athletic trainer as it would be to become a physical therapist.
has anybody done the same thing? thanks.


This is somewhat long, but very serious. Please tell me what you know I should do.

For about six months, my girlfriend's therapist is charging her just to go in and lay down on the couch, sometimes to say nothing at all!

Unfortunately, some patients with depression, are unable to speak their mind and can by manipulated by people very easily, because they lack assertiveness.

My girlfriend doesn't make much money, and I think she spends about 70% of her income on "treatment" twice a week, which is 30 miles away, which obviously takes a hit on gas money.

The therapist has only been practicing for a year or two, I think. This therapist charges a high amount. She see's the therapist twice a week for 50 minutes each.

In therapy, the therapist is critical, judgmental, and get's mad at her for her behavior and stuff like that. She tells her that she has a "distorted" perspective of reality. Which I don't think is necessarily true, since a majority of depressed people have a negative explanatory style. She also has an unprofessional vocabulary, she has called me "retarded," because I have PDD-NOS (Pervasive Development Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified) and I have General Anxiety Disorder.

Although my girlfriend feels more comfortable, the therapists tries to behave and speak as if they were good FRIENDS. I am certain this violates the ethics of CAMFT and AAMFT.

There are many times when my girlfriend simply has nothing to talk about, and so the therapist "BELIEVES" in NOT asking questions. What kind of therapist doesn't ask questions? How did she even reach a diagnoses without asking questions? Treatment is unhelpful and inefficient by NEGLECTING the patient.

So she will sit there, do NOTHING for 50 minutes, sometimes both days of the week, and she will still be charged and not asked if she would like to leave early. I know many therapists who will allow their patient to leave if nothing can be discussed at NO charge.

This is very unprofessional and unethical, in my opinion. The reason it is unethical is because she is taking advantage of my gf's condition, which is depression. Unfortunately, some patients with depression, are unable to speak their mind and can by manipulated by people very easily, because they lack assertiveness.

I wonder if this therapist is doing this to anyone else. I think it is necessary for the therapist to be reviewed by a license/certificate provider, like CAMFT and AAMFT. Unfortunately, I am a third party and cannot do much except try to convince my gf to stop seeing her. However, my gf is reluctant to do that because she doesn't want to "explain" everything again to someone else.

Ethical Standards in Question:

1.2 Marriage and family therapists are aware of their influential position with respect to patients, and they avoid exploiting the trust and dependency of such persons. Marriage and family therapists therefore avoid dual relationshipsiv with patients that are reasonably likely to impair professional judgment or lead to exploitation. A dual relationship occurs when a therapist and his/her patient engage in a separate and distinct relationship either simultaneously with the therapeutic relationship, or during a reasonable period of time following the termination of the therapeutic relationship. Not all dual relationships are unethical, and some dual relationships cannot be avoided. When a dual relationship cannot be avoided, therapists take appropriate professional precautions to insure that judgment is not impaired and that no exploitation occurs.

1.3.1 - Marriage and family therapists terminate therapeutic relationships for clinically sound reasons and in an appropriate manner. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to, the patient is not benefiting from treatment, continuing treatment is not clinically appropriate, the therapist is unable to provide treatment due to physical or mental illness, or the treatment becomes ethically questionable.

1.3.3 - It is unethical to maintain therapeutic relationships solely for financial reasons.

1.6 - Marriage and family therapists continue therapeutic relationships only so long as it is reasonably clear that patients are benefiting from the relationship.

1.8 - Marriage and family therapists do not abandon or neglect patients in treatment. If a therapist is unable to continue to provide care, the therapist will assist the patient in making reasonable arrangements for continuation of treatment.

1.16 - When a marriage and family therapist is not located in the same geographic area as the patient, he/she shall provide a name of another qualified mental health care professional and/or entity in the patient's locale for contact in case of emergency.

3.10 - Marriage and family therapists do not assess, test, diagnose, treat, or advise on problems beyond the level of their competence as determined by their education, training and experience. While developing new areas of pract


I haven't had proper preventive treatment for TB, and I'm concerned about getting it.

Actually, this is my friend's issue. Thanks.


I think I want to become one.
Now, I am not good at chemistry and physics OR math.
But just because of that, I dont think I should be ruled out!
Im good at English and Human Anatomy.
And I can work hard!

But, do you think I can become one?
What are the requirements?
Is it a rewarding job?
Whats your typical day?
How long is your education?
What's your salary?

Thank you!


My daughter is in her 2nd year of a prestigous college and doing very well. She just delivered a beautiful grandaughter and we as a family made the decision for her to remain in college and her daughter will stay with me as she continues school 4 hours away..she will come home as much as possible (wknds, holidays, summer) but will push through summer school and all and not lose sight on her career goals as we feel it is even more important now. However, she has asked a very important question that I'm not sure how to answer because of very valid points. Need opinions please....6 years (masters needed) to become a higher paid PT or 2 years to become a lower paid PTA? The pay may be a difference but 4 years of school and a HUGE student loan (a masters program can cost the amnt of a 2bdrm condo) may make up the difference in salary for YEARS...or not??? Don't want to take the fast route & feel like we rushed it because she is a mom...I would rather she have a secure future....
Should add a huge part of the decision to remain 4 hours away is partly for the HUGE scholorship thats covering 3/4 of the cost.
Scholorship covers only through BA...but the plan is to take transferable classes at local community college during summer and finish earlier then originally planned 4 years.


I like tattoos and want a few within the next few years (I'm 15) And I like piercings. I want my tongue, lip or eyebrow done within the next couple of years too. I want to be in a band, or be a singer. That tours and plays shows!(i play guitar, sing and play piano) Maybe even be in a screamo band (as long as I dont sing that is. And I may even have the opportunity to be in one with my friends soon). I want to do fun things with my hair. Like with a cool color like pink witha streak or two in my hair. I like the scene/emo looking boys that have tattoos and peircings. My dad however wants me to live my life like this. He wants me to be a physical therapist (which is my career choice if I dont become part of a band) and marry a doctor. He doesnt want me to have any peircings or tats. He said "You will never marry a doctor with pericings and tattoos." He doesnt want me to do anything with my hair. He kicked my sister out at age 16 and I'm scared he may kick me out if I do anything like this. And I dont EVEN want to think about telling him I want to launch my music career right after high school. HELP! WHAT DO I DO!

-Sarah Michelle
Remember this name ^^^. You'll be screaming it one day when I'm famous ;)


Please, if somebody can help I need to know what I need to do to become a physical therapist.


I really think I want to be a physical therapist when I get out of high school. So I was wondering what schools are good for pt? What subjects should I study up on now? What all is important to be a pt? Where can I work if I become a pt? Any knowledge you guys out there have would be very much appreciated! This is something I really think I'm interested in. I'm 16 and a junior in high school by the way.





i am a freshman in high school but i have already decided what i want to be i want to be a physical therapist but i am not sure what level of education is necessary to become this please help i will choose best answer my plan is to become a physical therapist then ultimately open up my own clinic


I am looking to go in as a medical enlistee eventually wanting to become a Physical Therapist. Which branch would give me the best opportunity?
Anyone who's served in both branches are welcome to answer, thank you.


I wish just wondering if you need to have excellent grades to become a physical therapist..just like you nearly must have outstanding grades to become a physican?


I'm pretty sure that I want to be a physical therapist after high school. I'm a junior this year in high school. I can't change my schedule now to take classes suitable to becoming a physical therapist. So I was wondering what kind of classes I should take next year that will help me to become a physical therapist. Also, what kinds of books could I read and what kind of stuff should I study on my own?


am not sure whether i should put down working as a receptionist at a podiatry office... i know that's not clinical hands on work...but should i? I did 240 hours there. then i volunteered at a physical therapist office because at that time, i wanted to become a PT. Should i put that down on my work experience on CASPA?? I'm not even sure if they would consider those hours or laugh at me. someone answer my question and please be a advisor or someone who knows the answer, not just phony comments. Also, how long are personal interviews and what do they ask??


It is very confusing and there are tons of grammar errors, i was wondering if anyone can help!
please and thank you!


The fields of medicine and anatomy/physiology have always been an interest to me. At first I thought that majoring in physical therapy would suit me well, because I believed that combining my interest of sports with physical therapy would be a career that I could definitely see myself enjoying in the long run. But, then I began thinking that I am also interested in medicine, and that to be able to help people in a unique way by finding cures for different diseases would be a great way to give back to the community, and to the world as a whole. I stress the fact that giving back to my community as a resourceful tool of giving people back what someone once gave me, which was a chance to be all that I can be, just by listening to my story. I was introduced to physical therapy through my mothera��s friend, who is a physical therapist, and explained to me the variety of combinations that I could do, such as combining sports medicine with physical therapy. Another factor that determined why I would major in physical therapy is because when I thought about how I could travel on a sports team such as the Lakers, or Spurs, or the Wizards, I became head over heels for this major, and felt that since I would not be able to play professional basketball or tennis, I could give back to the sport in a way by being able to service the players, and be a part of the sport at the same time. The most important factor to me that has made me choose this major is that I want to be able to enjoy my career in the long run, because when I do I am able to serve my clients better, and I want them to feel as if they are receiving the best care ever. I love this field, and cannot wait to really see what it entails.
ITS NOT MY PAPER!!!!
Sorry Ashley, but it is NOT a good paper, I have been sitting here trying to figure out how to make this paper for her, and i can fix the grammar errors, but making it flow is the problem. It's a mess, (and she's almost 18).
*sorry, not make
*fix


I just started university this fall. I'm currently taking three courses (considered to be a full time student): intro to psychology, intro to sociology, and biology (all required except sociology). In high school, I was an honour roll student throughout (80%+).

I just wrote a biology midterm exam and found myself surprised at how little I actually know. The exam was 5 pages long with multiple choice questions, and was to be written within 50 minutes (completely different from my previous experiences with exams). By the end of the exam, I felt like I had failed it for sure. When the professor posted the answers online a few days later, I checked to compare to my answers. Most of the answers were wrong, and I'm sure I got between 45%-55%. The thing is, the exam supposedly wasn't that hard. The class average is 71%.

I have a psychology midterm exam next friday. After the biology exam, I'm stressed out, embarrassed of my bad grade, and unsure of my future in university. I realized I haven't been studying as much as I did in high school, but that's because I feel uninterested in the subjects I've taken (I know I have to take these courses though). How can I motivate myself to do well in university?

I'm studying to become a physical therapist.


to become a physical therapist specializing in sports medicine, would biology be the right subject to major in in college?
also, what colleges have a good biology/physical therapy program?

im taking 4 years of math and science, even though my school only requires 3 courses in science to graduate.
im only a freshman,but i just wanna make sure im taking the right classes.

any other advice/information would be great
thanks!
also, what other classes should i take in high school to be competitive for colleges?


I live in California, and I want to become a physical therapist when I graduate from high school. The problem is, I don't know of any colleges that have a physical therapy program!