Physical Therapists provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or disease. Physical Therapists work closely with patients and clients to restore, maintain, and promote their overall fitness and wellness for healthier and more active lifestyles.
Physical Therapists practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, private offices, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and skills nursing facilities. The pre-physical therapy program at K-State will prepare students for post-graduate work.
Related career titles
Athletic coach
Athletic trainer
Exercise physiologist
Physical therapist
Physical therapy assistant
Related pre-physical therapy links
K-State Pre-Physical Therapy Website
https://artsci.k-state.edu/academics/pre-health/pt.html
American Physical Therapy Association
http://www.apta.org/
National Athletic Trainers Association
http://www.nata.org/
National Association for Sport and Physical Education
http://www.shapeamerica.org/
Physical Therapist Online
http://physicaltherapist.com/
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
http://www.fsbpt.org/
ExploreHealthCareers.org
https://explorehealthcareers.org/field/physical-therapy/
GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
http://www.ets.org/
PTCAS (Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service)
http://www.ptcas.org/home.aspx
University of Kansas - Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science program
http://www.kumc.edu/school-of-health-professions/physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation-science.html
Wichita State University - Department of Physical Therapy
http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/home/?u=pt
