Career Decisions: Physical Therapy presents an overview of a career choice in physical therapy and what is needed to become a physical therapist, illustrating what makes the physical therapist a key component of the modern medical team.

Chapter List

1.) Chapter 1 - Physical Therapy in America

00:05:54Chapter 1 includes information on Physical Therapy, Patients, Exercise, Movement Retraining, Movement Education, Mary McMillan, Physical Therapy History, Physical Therapy Schools, Research Based Programs, Contemporary Practice, Diversity, Patient Population, War and Physical Therapy, and Profession Autonomy.

2.) Chapter 2 - The Role of the Physical Therapist

00:06:49Chapter 2 includes information on Employment, Chronic Conditions, Ageing Patients, Medical Technology, Mobility, Healthy Functioning, Patient Care, Neurology, Physiology, Social Skills, Patient Relationships, Evidence-based Practice, Evidence-Based Medicine, Recovery, and Biomechanics.

3.) Chapter 3 - Physical Therapy School

00:11:37Chapter 3 includes information on Physical Therapy School, Medical School, Scientific Thinking, Biology, Hands-on Care, Biotechnology, Computer Technology, Perspective Students, Science, Neurology, Neuroscience, Human Exercise, Inter-disciplinary Care, Leadership, Passion, Compassion, Course Load, and Teamwork.