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In order to practice physical therapy you must understand the biomechanical forces on the body. In order to understand the biomechanical forces, you must have a basic knowledge of physics

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Any colleges that have prerequisites for physical therapy?

You can complete the prerequisite courses at most all colleges and universities. Among the undergraduate courses that are useful when one applies to a physical therapist education program are anatomy, biology, chemistry, physics, social science, mathematics, and statistics. Before granting admission, many programs require volunteer experience in the physical therapy department of a hospital or clinic.


How much schooling is required to become a physical therapy assistant?

To work as a Physical Therapy Assistant, many states will require at least one accredited physical therapy assistant program and earn an associates degree as well as a certification in CPR.


Which Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs do not require the GRE?

Pacific University in Oregon does not require the GRE. University of South Florida does not require the GRE.


What is the name of the physical therapy license?

All States regulate the practice of physical therapy. Eligibility requirements vary by State. Typical requirements for physical therapists include graduation from an accredited physical therapy education program; passing the National Physical Therapy Examination; and fulfilling State requirements such as jurisprudence exams. A number of States require continuing education as a condition of maintaining licensure.


Does physical therapy require chemistry?

Yes, physical therapists are required to have a large knowledge and understanding of chemistry, because they prescription medicine as well!:))


Does this statement mean to continue or stop physical therapy. The claimant does to require further physical therapy since it is not curative?

Condition not curative, means that the condition is not positively being effected by the therapy and therefore, therapy is no longer recommended. Therapist must be able to show rehabilitation in order to obtain a script to continue provision of therapy


What does mspt stand for in physical therapy?

master's of science in physical therapy


How many years to get bachelor's degree in physical therapy?

The minimum degree at this time for a Physical Therapist is a masters, however it will soon require a doctorate degree.


Can guide dogs or therapy dogs help people with charcot-marie-tooth disease?

They require therapy dogs since Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease has no cure and needs physical and occupational therapy.


What are the certiftions of pt?

There are many certifications related to physical therapy. These include a physical therapy aide certificate, certificates in specialized physical therapy, and a graduate degree in physical therapy.


Where can one find documention on physical therapy?

Documentation on physical therapy can be found at Physical Therapy Documentation. Help on how to manage physical therapy documentation is available from websites such as eHow.


Besides Biology and Chemistry what are some other undergraduate degrees that are best for pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist?

Individuals who pursue a graduate degree in physical therapy come from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds. The important issue is completion of the appropriate prerequisite coursework. Among the undergraduate courses that are useful when one applies to a physical therapist education program are anatomy, biology, chemistry, social science, mathematics, and physics. Before granting admission, many programs require volunteer experience in the physical therapy department of a hospital or clinic.