Physical therapy is part of rehabilitative medicine using hands on therapy to help patients improve their physical abilities. Rehabilitative medicine treats many medical conditions that have to do with ligaments, bones, muscles, and tendons. Physical therapists can be found in a variety of facilities such as hospitals, private offices, health agencies, and outpatient clinics. Seeing people in pain and not being able to do their daily routines is extremely devastating. Being able to help them recover and manage their pain will make me feel amazing. Knowing I can help is always a great feeling. In my personal experience of physical therapy, the therapists always connect with patients. I would love to have the opportunity to do that with people! I believe I would enjoy being a physical therapist. When my patients get to full recovery I will feel like I have accomplished an amazing goal. Being a physical therapist is a great experience. …show more content…
A branch of rehabilitative medicine, physical therapy is aimed at helping patients maintain, improve or recover their physical abilities. PTs are considered healthcare professionals. Five common specialty areas of physical therapy are sport injuries, arthritis, amputations, diseases, and post-operative joints. A reason for physical therapy is to help people with a loss of physical mobility. PTs work with people of all ages. The first thing I will be doing when a patient comes in for the first time is do an evaluation exam. This exam will consist of system reviews, performing tests to find existing and potential issues, and learning the medical history of the patient. Being a physical therapist I need to be able to diagnose dysfunctions with the patient’s body. Then plan techniques and exercises to help the patient get back to their physical ability back to normal. PTs work individually with clients