What Is a Physical Therapist?
Physical therapists, or PTs, are health care professionals who evaluate and treat people with health problems resulting from injury or disease. PTs assess joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function of heart and lungs, and performance of activities required in daily living, among other responsibilities. Treatments include therapeutic exercise, cardiovascular endurance training, and training in activities of daily living.
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| Physical Therapy students commencing the professional phase of their training this year. This class picture was taken in front of the new Health Sciences Building. |
Physical therapists administer, interpret and evaluate test and measurements of bodily functions and structures. They also plan and modify treatment and instruction, making use of physical measures, activities and devices for prevention and therapeutic purposes.
The physical therapist also provides consultative, educational and advisory services.
To learn more about a career in physical therapy you may find useful information at Physical Therapist On Line. Please note, this is an external site not produced nor maintained by AIC.
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