Question 1

how long does it take to become a physical therapist, or an athletic trainer?

Accepted Answer

PT: The answer depends on the level of education you decide to complete, and whether you plan on specializing in a particular type of physical therapy. For example, someone who decides to complete general studies in physical therapy and obtain a master's degree and then become licensed will need fewer years of educational training than someone who decides to get their license after a doctorate degree.

Question 2

what is the difference between sport physical therapist and an athletic trainer?

Accepted Answer

Degree and boards: A sports physical therapist is a physical therapist with a focus on sports medicine and athletics. They are typically board certified with an advanced professional degree in physical therapy. An athletic trainer can also be certified, but typically does not have an advanced professional degree. Until recently in California, seeing a physical therapist requires a prescription.

Question 3

what's a registered physical therapist?

Accepted Answer

Licensed to : Usually someone who has been licensed by their state  in that profession to practice in their field which in this case entails the musculoskeletal one in terms of rehabilitation after an injury or surgery or guidance in proper exercise and technique for specific conditions or general musculoskeletal health usually guided by a physician.

Question 4

why would someone  need to see a physical therapist?

Accepted Answer

They have a : Musculoskeletal condition for which medicines alone will not be curative or very helpful.

Question 5

can a physiatrist be a physical therapist ?

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Yes, but...: A person may be both, but that means more years in school. A physiatrist is a medical doctor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, or Physical Medicine), which usually means 4 years in college, 4 more in medical school, and 4 more in physiatry training. A physical therapist is 4-8 years total, depending on the final degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate). They can work together as a team.

Question 6

how do a physical therapist and a chiropractor differ?

Accepted Answer

Treatment plan: A physical therapist  treats on referral from a physician.  They have clinical practices for neuro-rehabilitation, joint and muscle rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, and other specialties.  They may be trained in soft tissue or craniosacral manipulation.  Chiropractic physicians treat independently, utilizing x-rays, and manipulation of spinal alignment to treat pain and health conditions.

Question 7

what does a physical therapist do to help with incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Muscle strengthening: Urinary incontinence can be secondary to pelvic muscle weakness especially in pregnancy related incontinence. Physical therapist can hep you teach kegel's exercises which if done properly have been shown to improve symptoms of urinary incontinence.

Question 8

what willit take to become a physical therapist in sports medicine?

Accepted Answer

Masters or PhD: That's a great question. First a pt undergrad degree and lots of experience in sports medicine. Most go on to get a masters or phd in pt as well with some research work. Then intern with an amazing group that will give you experience treating athletes.

Question 9

is it strange that my physical therapist likes to work without shoes?

Accepted Answer

HMM: It might be considered a problem in a hospital setting. However, i find that being odd doesn't prevent one from being a really good provider.  Some people elect to remain shoeless for the freedom it provides to the feet and toes. If he is shoeless with foot hygiene issues - that would be troubling.

Question 10

how to know what exercises would a physical therapist suggest for weak knees?

Accepted Answer

Weak knees: Warm up, stretching, strengthening, cool down. Focus on quads & hams, secondarily core & closed chain.

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