physical therapist assistant

What Is the Hourly Wage for a Physical Therapy Assistant?

by The U.S. Army Question by Jordan: what is the hourly wage for a physical therapy assistant? I am a senior in high school and am wondering what the hourly wage is for a physical therapist assistant. i am trying to decide between going to school to become an X-Ray technician or the PTA but would like to know which would be the better choice. i feel i would enjoy both jobs equally so i am deciding based on the money. Best answer: Read ...

Low Back Pain, SI Joint, Mulligan Technique

  Low back pain, SI joint, Mulligan technique – Physical Therapy for low back pain, sacro-iliac joint pain with Mulligan trapping technique. Holsman Physical Therapy is New Jersey’s Geriatric Physical Ther…   We Need to Talk About Urinary Incontinence "Urinary incontinence not only causes great unhappiness but can also increase disability, social isolation, and health care costs," says Catherine DuBeau, M.D., Clinical Chief of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at University of Massachusetts Medical … Read more on Huffington Post Read more... ...

Career Group-Physical Threapist

  career group-Physical Threapist –   Home aide jobs on the rise Besides home-health aides, other health care occupations expected by CareerBuilder to see more than 30 percent job growth by 2023 are: veterinary technologist and technicians, diagnostic medical sonographers, physical therapist assistants, occupational … Read more on Grand Forks Herald Late effects of childhood cancer treatments haunt survivors Now, 15 years later, the future has arrived. And with it — no longer an unknown — the awful physical and mental health consequences of late effects. They range from the catastrophic — involving multiple organ failures, as in Danielle's …. “The … Read more on Vancouver Sun Read more... ...

Lanier Technical College Adds Physical Therapist Assistant Degree

by The U.S. Army Lanier Technical College adds physical therapist assistant degree "Physical therapy assisting is a rewarding, high-demand career that offers a fun and flexible work environment," said Stancil. "Graduates of our program will leave prepared to treat patients of all ages and abilities under the supervision of a physical … Read more on NorthFulton.com Handshake deal: New owner for hand center Hand therapy programs are planned for additional E&A therapy centers. E&A Therapy Inc was created in 2011 ...

Physiotherapy Neurological Assessment: Career on Physiotherapy

What is Physiotherapy? Physiotherapy or physical therapy is a therapeutic treatment that addresses the prevention, treatment, and management of motion disorders brought by physical conditions and diseases. It promotes optimal health and functions of the human body by restoring physical function and performance. Physiotherapy is greatly recommended for people who endure from degenerative disorders, the physically challenged, athletes, and those who suffer from arthritis, rheumatism, and neurological disorders, etc. Practitioners of Physiotherapy Read more... ...

How Much Do Sports Physical Therapist Make?

Question by Nia: How much do sports physical therapist make? Also, what’s the best college to attend to become a sports physical therapist, and what should I major in to become a sports physical therapist? Best answer: Answer by DonaldIt varies. Likely starting salary is $ 40,000-$ 50,000. There’s more information at http://www.apta.org. Best college to attend? You’ll have to do a bit of research on that. There are (I believe) slightly over 200 schools offering degrees in physical therapy. Not too many have a sports concentration. However, when you do your clinicals, you’ll want at least one of the sites to be a sports physical therapist practice. So make sure that the school has arrangements for residency programs at sports physical therapy sites. Read more... ...

Is There a Test to Determine if You Have “Rhumothriod Arthritis”?

Question by Patches: Is there a test to determine if you have “Rhumothriod Arthritis”? What are the symthoms? Best answer: Answer by MyMichelleYour doctor can do blood work to rule out rhumothriod arthritis. Answer by patricia lThere is a blood test. It’s called the RA factor and will determine if you have Rheumatoid arthritis. If it is elevated the doctor will recognize this and should act accordingly. Symptoms are joint pain, particularly in your hands and wrists, but can also affect feet, knees and ankles as well. It also affects the soft tissue of your body. Read more... ...