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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 more... ...

Arm Brace Helps Stroke Survivor Keep Control

...  brace helps stroke survivor keep control The powered brace, whose cost is often covered by a patient's medical insurance, also can be used for recovery from other neurological disorders, such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Phelps … Read more on The Review Paralyzed Veterans of America Recognizes 2013 Summit Sponsor Allergan “Thanks to their generosity we're able to bring together world-renowned clinicians to share their expertise with hundreds of health care professionals and provide them with the most updated information in the field of spinal cord injury patient care … Read more on Fort Mills Times Read ...

Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury – Injured Airline Pilot Flies Again

...  Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury – Injured Airline Pilot Flies Again – Juan Carlos Murillo is a commercial airline pilot who suffered spinal cord injuries in 4 separate areas of his spinal cord. Doctors told him that his injury …   Patients, doctors lining up for medical marijuana certification Spinal cord damage is next, with 192 patients registered so far, followed by multiple sclerosis (141 patients); cancer (62); Crohn's disease (29); wasting syndrome (22); epilepsy (21); glaucoma (20); HIV/AIDS (19); cachexia (13) and Parkinson's (4 … Read more on Ct Post Read ...

What Are Some Pros and Cons of Being a Physical Therapist?

Question by karen t: What are some pros and cons of being a physical therapist? I was thinking of being a physical therapist when I get out of high school and college. But Im not sure yet, I don’t know whether I want be a nurse, a physical therapist, or a teacher. I just want to know some pros and cons of being a physical therapist? Best answer: Answer by jannsodyA physical therapist (PT) may have a job that is both mentally and physically draining. The coursework is very challenging with a lot of information and concepts to be learned, and PT school admissions is quite competitive, too. I’m sure that the field is very rewarding though. Read more... ...

Is Cell Therapy the 'Future of Medicine'?: Jason Kolbert

...  Cell Therapy the 'Future of Medicine'?: Jason Kolbert In critical limb ischemia (CLI), congestive heart failure (CHF), stroke and other diseases there is a significant amount of blood flow and a lot of metabolic movement to the affected areas. The spine is hostile because it does not have the same level … Read more on Jutia Group Deaths from stem cell Rx Some of these include stroke, spinal cord injury, heart diseases, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, osteoarthritis, retinal degeneration and blindness, rheumatoid arthritis, liver and kidney diseases, burns, type 1 diabetes, and muscular dystrophies. While the … Read more on Malaya Read ...

Asubio Broadens Inclusion Criteria for Landmark Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trial

...  Broadens Inclusion Criteria For Landmark Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trial PARAMUS, N.J., July 8, 2013 /CNW/ – Asubio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the expansion of enrollment for its ASCENT-ASCI (Asubio Spinal Cord Early Neuro-recovery Treatment for Acute Spinal Cord Injury) trial to include AIS A, B and C injury to … Read more on Canada NewsWire (press release) Traders Recap – Gold Coast Mining Corp(OTCMKTS:GDSM), ICBS Ltd … Telemax Global Communications, Inc. engages in the production and distribution of prepaid phone cards, and the provision of One-Plus long distance telephone service in Canada. In addition, the company intends to offer … United Treatment Centers ...

Bad Bosses May Be Toxic to Employees' Families

...  bosses may be toxic to employees' families For people who suffer a spinal cord injury, irreversible tissue loss occurs within 40 days, which is much sooner than previously thought, researchers say. For people who suffer a spinal cord injury, irreversible tissue loss occurs within 40 days, which … Read more on MyFox Austin 'Growing Up Gronk' book now available One slip down there and you're dealing with the vertebrae and spinal cord.” … Even though he had played only two years of college football and sat out his junior year because of the injury, Rob was talented enough that the NFL was still interested … Read more on Boston.com Read ...