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Physical therapist
* All physical therapists are responsible for maintaining and promoting ethical practice.
* All physical therapists have a bachelor's degree, some a master's or doctorate
  - broad base of knowledge to treat the human body
* Many physical therapists become supervisors of departments or health service managers
  - use Video tape analysis to uncover such biomechanical problems
* Most physical therapists feel that exercises can help to improve balance
  - have a master's degree
* Physical Therapists stand or walk for long periods of time and do considerable lifting of patients.
* Some physical therapists are self-employed in private practices
  - help people with pelvic muscle exercise programs
* Some physical therapists specialize and therefore work with only one age group
  - in caring for children
  - teach in academic institutions and conduct research
  - use electric vibrators to massage the muscles
* address problems with mobility, ambulation, positioning, and strength.
* apply knowledge from the basic, behavioral, and social sciences.
* are also cognizant of the concept of self-assessment of skills and knowledge
  - teachers
  - an integral part of the health care delivery team
  - concerned with enabling patients to reach their maximum physical potential
  - experts at analyzing human movement
  - happy people
  - health professionals concerned with maintaining and restoring health
  - most likely to be employed in a hospital or medical center setting
  - responsible for performing initial evaluations and plan of care
* assist with a variety of orthopedic, neurological and wound care diagnoses
* attempt to strengthen the longer muscle.
* can also earn a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
* can develop personal programs that balance exercise and rest
  - specialties
  - do manipulations
* continue to be in demand throughout the United States.
* evaluate and treat problems such as moving, balance, and coordination.
* examine changes in sensation, range of motion, strength, and girth.
* have a medical background
  - additional roles in the health care system
  - special training in a variety of different ways to mobilize or massage
* help children learn better ways to move and balance.
* help people everyday heal from injuries and other pains
  - rehabilitate and recover from physical injuries
  - to help themselves
  - persons with various diseases or injuries to overcome their disabilities
  - restore function, improve mobility and relieve pain
* hold a bachelor's or master's degree, and they're licensed professionals.
* interact and practice in collaboration with a variety of health professionals.
* offer aid in post-surgical recovery.
* perform evaluations based on physician referrals which are required by law.
* play a critical role in helping commands maintain their operational readiness.
* practice strict sterilization techniques.
* receive a college degree in their field.
* serve both the health care needs of individual clients and of society.
* target mobility skills.
* teach patients to build muscles and improve coordination
  - do as much for themselves as possible
* treat and rehabilitate persons with injuries and disabilities
  - the physical disabilities of people who have injury or disease
* try to restore muscle strength and joint and spine mobility.
* use a variety of methods to help their clients correct pelvic floor weakness
  - biofeedback to help stroke victims regain movement in paralyzed muscles
  - diverse techniques to relieve their patients' pain and promote healing
* using bio-games help victims of stroke regain the use of damaged muscles.
* work directly with patients and clients of every age group
  - in a number of settings
* work in hospitals, clinics and private offices
  - nursing homes, school systems, and doctor's offices
  - to restore and maintain strength, balance and mobility
  - together with the referring physician and the patient as a team
* work with clients of all ages with all degrees of illness and disability
  - the whole body to maximize strength, movement and balance