How Do You Sleep with a Sore Shoulder and After Shoulder Surgery
As a Physical Therapist, one of the most common questions I get is, “How do you sleep with a sore shoulder?” If you are a … Read More
PT Final Exam – A User Review
PT Final Exam Review I decided to take the Physical Therapy Boards Examination in April during my 3rd year of PT school. I started preparing … Read More
20 Sample PT School Interview Questions
The application process for most physical therapy programs begin in the summer and are completed via PTCAS. By this time you’ve already done your research … Read More
What Is Your 5 Second Elevator Speech?
You’re at a conference, minding your own business and someone looks your way and says ‘how’s it going?’ How dare they. You know exactly where … Read More
Reader Question: What if I get a C in a Pre-Requisite Course?
I recently had a pre-PT student ask the following question: Will a C in a pre-requisite course keep me from getting into physical therapy school? … Read More
Muscle Contraction Steps: A Review
At the foundation of all movement is the humble muscle cell. If you remember from biology, there are quite a few steps to a simple … Read More
Common Physical Therapy Abbreviations
When Physical Therapists document the progress of a patient, it’s common to see medical abbreviations within the notes. For example, the Physical Therapy abbreviation SBA … Read More
Physical Therapist Salary: How Much Do Physical Therapists Make?
The job outlook for physical therapy shows promise, and average incomes are on the rise. But if you’re a recent PT grad, you might be … Read More
How to Ace Your Physical Therapy School Interview
When you get an invitation to your first physical therapy school interview, you feel excited for about 10 minutes. Then, if you’re like most people, … Read More
How Long Does it Take to Become a Physical Therapist?
In order to become a physical therapist, you need to graduate from a CAPTE-accredited program and pass the NPTE to become a board certified and … Read More
