Know the difference between an athletic trainer vs a physical therapist? In this article we’ll discuss the key differences and similarities of being an athletic trainer vs a physical therapist. Physical therapy (PT) and athletic training (AT/ATC) are two professions that tend to attract people with similar personality traits. Most PTs/ATCs are intelligent, active, driven, […]
CEU Tracker: A Fillable Template to Track Continuing Education
Earlier this year I was on the hunt for a CEU tracker to keep all my continuing education courses organized. I just wanted a simple CEU tracking spreadsheet or PDF, but I couldn’t find one that I liked…so I made it and I’m happy to share it with you! As a Physical Therapist, I have […]
Physical Therapy Continuing Education: Top 5 PT Courses for 2020
Finding the best Physical Therapy continuing education courses is something we love to do here at PTProgress. As a Physical Therapist, I’ve taken dozens of PT courses online and in person. Some good…some not so good. So before you spend a penny on continuing education, let’s make a plan to maximize your CEUs both financially […]
How Physical Therapists Perform Balance Assessments
With the advancement of modern medicine, we are seeing people live longer and longer lives, however the quality of that life can vary widely from person to person. In the United States, there is an increasing number of people who adopt a sedentary lifestyle which can affect their health in many ways. The way it […]
Physical Therapy Loan Forgiveness | Options for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy loan forgiveness is becoming a very popular topic as student loans creep past $100,000 for more than 30% of new grads. The cost of PT school continues to rise, leaving new physical therapy grads with insane levels of debt compared to their earning potential. The weight of these student loans lead borrowers to […]