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Physical therapists see patients for a variety of different injuries. Many patients who see a physical therapist have suffered from an injury that effects their ability to walk and do simple tasks. Other patients may have suffered from less severe injuries, such as those commonly found with athletes.
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What kind of doctor would specialize in treating neck injuries caused by whiplash?
A physical therapist would be the doctor who would specialize in treating neck injuries caused by whiplash. It would also help to use a product called Bengay which is found at CVS to make it feel better.
What kind of jobs can you get as a physical therapist assistant?
If you were a physical therapists assistance you would probabley have to no alot about what the therapist does, as well as sending patients in and booking appointments.
What Therapist classes are offered an community colleges?
Some would include, a respiratory therapist, and a physical therapy assistant.
Do you have to have a special license or certificate to become a physical therapist?
You must be licensed before you can work as a physical therapist (except as an intern). In order to become licensed you must pass a comprehensive examination. That would imply that you are a physical therapist -- or at least trained as one.
What can you do with a doctorate degree as a physical therapist?
If you went through all that schooling, time, and expense, I would assume you would want to be a physical therapist. However, with a doctorate you can choose to teach at a college or university in the area you were trained in.
If you became a physical therapist would you have to clean up after people?
Typically, there are physical therapy assistants and aids that handle that.
For insurance appeals purposes how can you appeal that a massage therapist can perform as physical therapist?
well now, that would be illegal wouldn't it? you can't because a massage therapist (which is a certification) does not equal a physical therapist (which is now a doctorate degree). so that would be considered fraud. how can you appeal fraud? you cant. it's called severe fines and/or jail time. good luck with that smartie!
Would you have to go to medical or doctors clinics to be a Physical Therapist?
no u have to go to college!!
What is the average salary of a physical therapist assistant in the US?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for a physical therapist, as of May 2008 was, $46,300. This would be $22.26 an hour.
What type of doctor would offer therapy for a knee injury?
One would typically see a Physical Therapist for a knee injury and to prevent it from getting worse. But before you see a physical therapist it is recommended that you see your general care physician, they are able to recommend Physical Therapists if necessary.
How much does a physical therapist assistant earn?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for a physical therapist assistant as of May 2008 is $46,300. This would amount to $22.26 an hour.
What careers would need to know about bones and muscles?
Orthopaedist (yes, that is how you spell it)Physical therapist.
