7. Physical therapists are able to
work anywhere. They have been
found in hospitals, clinics, private
clinics, homes, schools, care
homes, and emergency rooms.
8. There are many different types of
therapy a physical therapist can do.
Orthopedic, post-operative care,
acute care, cardiovascular,
lymphedema management,
pulmonary rehab, neurologic
rehabilitation, wound care. A
physical therapist will generally
choose one path to specialize in. All
these jobs are greatly needed in help
and supporting patients.
9. Many states throughout
the US are allowing
patients to be seen and
receive treatment from a
physical therapist without
referral from a doctor.
10. Physical therapists set out exercise
programs designed just for you.
These exercises are to be done at
home to improve on your health. If
you do not do your exercises at home
after you have been discharged, you
will have to return back to your
therapist to address the same issues.
11. A massage by a physical therapist is
not the same as a massage you
receive at the spa. Massages
performed by your therapist are
used to reduce tightness and to
tone tissue mobility of the muscle
that is possibly inflamed or in pain.
12. Discussing your exercises with
your physical therapists will help
your therapist maintain the best
treatment for you. Telling your
therapist an exercise is too easy,
they will make it harder for you.
Telling them it is too hard and
they will make it easier
13. Exercise usually ends with pain.
However, with physical therapy that
is not the case. Treatments and
exercises are done to help relieve
pain. Certain movements should be
avoided as to not aggravate
conditions further
