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In recent years, the field of physical therapy has changed very much due to vast changes and enhancements that have been occuring in the nation's health care delivery system. The physical therapy profession has kept up to date with the most recent advances in science and technology in order to provide the most effective treatment possible to patients. [http://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt_defined.php] | In recent years, the field of physical therapy has changed very much due to vast changes and enhancements that have been occuring in the nation's health care delivery system. The physical therapy profession has kept up to date with the most recent advances in science and technology in order to provide the most effective treatment possible to patients. [http://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt_defined.php] | ||
== Education == | |||
Because physical therapists are required to understand an extensive number of problems that can affect movement, function, and health, physical therapists, in general, graduate with at least a master's degree. Many physical therapy programs also offer clinical doctorate's degree. Coursework for a typical physical therapy program includes biology, chemistry, physics, biomechanics, neuroanatomy, human growth and development, manifestations of disease, examination techniques, and therapeutic procedures. [http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/phys_therapist.htm] All physical therapists must not only pass a national examination test, but be licensed by the state in which they practice. In order to specialize in a specific modality such as orthopaedic, neurologic, or pediatrics, physical therapists seek advanced certification. [http://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt_defined.php]In addition, in order to retain their licenses, many states also require taking continuing education classes and attend workshops.[http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/phys_therapist.htm] | |||
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* [http://www. | * [http://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt_defined.php PHYSICAL THERAPY | ||
* [http:// | THE HEALING TOUCH ] Physical Therapy.com | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/typesofphysicaltherapy/a/typesofpt.htm Types of Physical Therapy] By Laura Inverarity, D.O. | ||
* [http://www.catalogs.com/info/b2b/the-history-of-physical-therapy.html reference title] Careers and Education, The History of Physical Therapy by Rita Hutner [http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/phys_therapist.htm Physical Therapist: Career Information] About.com Career Planning | |||
