If you’re currently feeling overwhelmed as a physical therapy student, take comfort in knowing that you certainly aren’t alone. Every semester there are students all over the globe in their program who feel like some aspect of their schooling is getting out of control. This article is written to help you take a step back, breathe and know what some …
The Best PT Student In-service topics of 2022 | Check THESE Out
Ahh, the good ol’ in-service topic for PT students. Lots of memories come flooding back to me here as I dwell upon the days when I had to give mine. This article will go over ten different topics or devices (and why they could potentially make for a great in-service) that will hopefully spark some ideas to help you come …
The 25 Best Study Tips for Physical Therapy School (You Need These)
When it comes to studying while you make your way through physical therapy school, many little tips and tricks can make the process much easier for students. Within this article, I’ll share 25 of my own personal tips that you can consider using for your academic studies, which will hopefully help you smash school and even have a little fun …
Does GPA Matter in PT School? Here’s What You Don’t Realize
Ahh, the good ol’ grade point average. You likely already know that students need one that’s relatively high to get into PT school, but does keeping a super-high GPA matter once you’re actually in your physical therapy program? Is it a true determiner of how proficient you’ll be as a clinician after that? Well, kind of…but also not really. There …
The Best NPTE Prep Book to Get: The Honest Answer for All Students
If you’re studying for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), you need to have an NPTE prep book. Without one, you are making the study process excessively hard and are playing with fire when it comes to passing this thing on exam day. Plenty of students every year want to know what the best exam prep book is, and in …
How to Succeed in PT School (Don’t Make These Mistakes)
Being successful in PT school sure has plenty of perks. Aside from the big picture (that being graduation from your program and obtaining licensure), success throughout your time in school will also carry added benefits of immense stress reduction, a more professional image and perhaps even some fun along the way. If you want to succeed in PT school, you …
10 More Awesome In-Service Topic Ideas for PT Students
If you’re in the market for finding and delivering an in-service topic as part of your PT student requirements, this article will hopefully help you out. This article covers ten topics that could make for great presentations in order to satisfy your in-service requirements. And, if you haven’t already done so, be sure to check out my other in-service articles: …
Students: Here’s How to Dominate Studying at Home for Major Success
Well, Covid-19 has screwed things up for pretty much everyone on the planet. If you’re currently a student, you can no doubt relate to this as you’ve probably felt its impacts throughout a number of ways (both academic and non-academic). One of the biggest challenges students are now facing is in regards to being unable to spend much (or any) …
In-service Presentation & Topic Ideas for PT Students: Ten Great Ideas
Ahh, the good ol’ mandatory in-service presentation. Yes, it’s something that all PT students get to do for each one of their clinical placements. If you’ve come to the point in your PT journey where you’re on a clinical rotation and you’re in need of some in-service and presentation ideas, this article should hopefully help you out. This article contains …
How to Do Well in PT School: Five Principles PT Students MUST Follow
Hard work works. Trust me on that. Also, trust me on this: Getting off to a strong start and maintaining excellence throughout PT school is WAY easier, more enjoyable and enriching than struggling right out of the gates and constantly fighting to keep your head above the water and your butt in the program. If you want to do well …