Physical therapists help people rehabilitate and recover from physical injuries.
They try to help relieve patients pain and improve their muscle strength and coordination through such therapies as exercise, heat, ice, water, electricity, ultrasound and massage. They also create personalized rehabilitation plans for patients and educate them about how to follow these treatments on their own at home or in a gym. Physical therapists also teach patients how to use supports such as crutches, wheelchairs and prostheses. You must complete high school or your GED and pass certain college-preparatory classes, including English, math and science. Finish four years of college in a bachelor's degree program and pass certain science and health-related classes to be eligible to apply to a master s degree program in physical therapy.