Do you have to be fit to be a physical therapist? Health and Fitness The day-to-day requirements of Physical Therapy are not only demanding on the patient but on the PT as well. Much of your time spent treating patients includes lifting, stretching and other physical movements that require a certain level of fitness. Can […]
What motivates you to become a physical therapist?
What motivates you to become a physical therapist? I chose to become a PT due to my interest in human anatomy and physiology, exercise and helping people. I love being a PT because it is a platform to glorify the Lord through making an impact in peoples’ lives which brings great joy and satisfaction. What […]
Why are you interested in physical therapy?
Why are you interested in physical therapy? I love being a Physical therapist because I can best use the gifts I have been to increase patients’ quality of life and function while glorifying God. I had always wanted to work in health care. Physical Therapy allows me to help others stay active, participating in the […]
What is unique about physical therapy?
What is unique about physical therapy? For one, physical therapy relies on methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise to help individuals get back on their feet. It is a very good alternative to traditional drugs or surgery, as it benefits the entire body and is much safer than these other methods of treatment. […]
What are the 10 most important vaccines?
What are the 10 most important vaccines? Top 10 Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 1 / 10. Measles. What it is: A highly contagious viral infection that involves the respiratory system, including the lungs and breathing tubes. 2 / 10. Whooping Cough (Pertussis) 3 / 10. Flu. 4 / 10. Polio. 5 / 10. Pneumococcal Disease. 6 / […]
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How do I present my research?
How do I present my research? How to present research findings Know your audience in advance. Tailor your presentation to that audience. Highlight the context. Policy or practice recommendations. Include recommendations that are actionable and that help your audience. Time and practise what you do. Avoid powerpointlessness. Visualise your data: try infographics! How do you […]
What is confounding bias?
What is confounding bias? Confounding bias: A systematic distortion in the measure of association between exposure and the health outcome caused by mixing the effect of the exposure of primary interest with extraneous risk factors. How can we reduce confounding? Strategies to reduce confounding are: randomization (aim is random distribution of confounders between study groups) […]
Why would you want to be a physical therapist?
Why would you want to be a physical therapist? It’s is a way for patients to improve movement, manage pain and prevent or recover from injuries or other physical conditions. By teaching individuals how manage their own conditions and injuries, PTs are able to give them more flexibility to continue healing outside of the clinic. […]
Why did you choose to be a physical therapist?
Why did you choose to be a physical therapist? I love being a Physical therapist because I can best use the gifts I have been to increase patients’ quality of life and function while glorifying God. I had always wanted to work in health care. Physical Therapy allows me to help others stay active, participating […]