Physical Therapy: Education?
Question by Curious George: Physical therapy: education? I am thinking about going into physical therapy and have a few questions about college and such: -I was reading about a freshman entry course that some colleges have? What is the main reason it would benefit me? Hurt me? -I either want to be a sports physical therapist or a pediatric physical therapist, at what point do specialize? -I would like to go somewhere in DC but I can only find George Washington as a good physical therapy school. Is this right? -What is the difference between a sports physical therapist and an athletic trainer? I currently have a 98 average overall in high school. At what point should I start volunteering or trying to get an internship? Thank you so much Read more... ...
Total Hip Replacement Recovery
total hip replacement recovery – walking in hospital first day after total hip replacement. Recap: Texas vs. Chicago WSox It was his first win in nearly two years after rehabbing from elbow and hip surgery. "It's pretty sentimental," Lewis said. "It's one of those victories that I'm just excited about." Joakim Soria worked a perfect ninth to earn his third save of the … Read more on Fresno Bee Read more... ...
Hip Replacement Physiotherapy Exercises: Hip Replacement Settlements
FDA Requires DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall: The FDA reports a Class 2 medical implant recall for DePuy Orthopedics. DePuy, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson, has recalled their ASR hip replacement devices due to a reported high failure rate. Many patients have experienced hip failure soon after implant surgery in cup sizes ranging from 44mm to 70mm. This particular hip prosthesis is a metal-on-metal hip replacement system that was developed in 2005. Orthopedic surgeons have reported problems with the production of metallic debris between the metal ball and metal socket. The metal debris damages soft tissues and causes inflammatory reactions in the joint that leads to bone loss. Surgeons have estimated that one to three percent of all metal-on-metal hip implant recipients may experience problems and possibly need revision surgery due to the presence of metallic debris. Read more... ...
Are There Any Good Online Occupational Therapy Schools?
Question by Steven E: Are there any good online Occupational Therapy schools? I am a junior exercise science major at a highly accredited undergraduate school, and I am starting to look for graduate schools. I want to be an occupational therapist, so, naturally, I am looking for a good OT school. At the moment, I am hoping to find an online school I can take classes at to earn my masters. Does anybody have any references or ideas for online Occupational Therapy masters? I hear it doesn’t matter as much as to where you got your masters, as long as you become board certified, so I don’t care as much as to where. I just know I want to take my classes online. Read more... ...
Man – and Soldier – of the Cloth
Man – and soldier – of the cloth “After graduating, the military wasn't front and centre for me so I just stayed a civilian for a while,” he said. “I worked with churches in the Valley.” Eventually, the … Some of his more personal work came when he was appointed commanding officer … Read more on NG News Why one man faces criminal charges in the Elliot Lake mall collapse Michael … Just 10 weeks later—in a split-second captured on tape—a portion of the Algo Centre's rooftop parking lot caved in, sending thousands of pounds of steel and concrete raining onto the plaza below. …. That fall, he and his firm's manager of … Read more on Macleans.ca Read more... ...
Christian Colleges That Offer Occupational Therapy?
Question by Holly: christian colleges that offer Occupational Therapy? As I did some research for Occupational Therapy at a Christian college, I only found pre-occupational therapy. Are there any schools that just offer the Occupational Therapy five year plan? Also, for the pre-occupational therapy does that mean I would have my B.A in it and then switch to a graduate school? Best answer: Answer by MaryI am not sure of the answer but the list of all OT schools are listed at the professional organization of OT www.aota.org I am a PT Read more... ...
Which Is a Better Career?
Question by Blank: Which is a better career? Physical Therapy Assistant or Personal Trainer? I’d like to keep my schooling 4 years or less Best answer: Answer by MaryYou can really do both. You do not need a degree for a personal training. You just take a course at your gym. PTA is a 2 year degree. The best source of information is www.apta.org Good luck I am a PT Read more... ...