“Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.” – Sun Tzu, “The Art of War” If you’re gearing up for PT school and have heard all sorts of stories about how busy you’ll be in the program or how challenging the curricula can be, you might find yourself wondering what it will take to survive the whole ordeal. Thankfully, it’s …
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 …
Do You Need a Tablet or Laptop for PT School? It Depends on One Thing!
Technology is ever changing and it’s doing so at a blistering rate within these modern times. While owning a laptop or tablet as a student used to be a less than common occurrence, things have since changed due to improvements in technology and the decreased costs associated with these purchases. Laptops and tablets in classrooms are now rather mainstream in …
Do Physical Therapists and PT Students Get Drug Tested?
I’ve seen the question of drug testing for physical therapists and physical therapy students makings its rounds on the internet. It seems that individuals who are considering PT school often want to know if drug testing is a requirement to obtain entry or if it’s required at any other point in their career. Hopefully this post will sufficiently answer this …
Why You Want to be Fit and Strong as a Physical Therapist
If you’re wondering whether or not you need to be exceptionally fit and strong to be a physical therapist, you may find relief in hearing that you really don’t need to be. There are a number of factors that play into this however, and some very important benefits to maintaining good strength and fitness if you plan on becoming a …
The Difference: Physical Therapist vs Physical Therapy Assistant
Many people often times wonder what the differences are between a physical therapist (PT) and a physical therapist assistant (PTA). While they both work in a collaborative fashion and in ways that are designed to help patients through their rehabilitative process, there are important differences between the two. Physical therapy assistants hold an associate’s degree and carry out treatment interventions …
Ten Reasons to Become a Physical Therapist for Your Career
Making the decision to pursue a specific career can be an intimidating process. It can take time and effort to know whether or not it’s something you can truly see yourself doing. Then once you decide to pursue it, there’s a lot to figure out and a lot to accomplish in order to see it through and make it happen. …
How Long (and What Does it Take) to Become a Physical Therapist?
Becoming a licensed physical therapist within the United States is an amazing achievement, and one that takes a lot of dedication and patience among other things. If you’re wondering how long it takes to become a licensed physical therapist and what one must go through, then this article has you covered! The short answer is that it takes seven years …
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 …
Job Satisfaction: Do Physical Therapists Enjoy Their Jobs?
If you’re considering becoming a physical therapist, or are just curious to learn more about the occupation of physical therapy in general, you may find yourself wondering if the profession of physical therapy has a high job satisfaction rate. After all, no one wants to head into a profession that has a universally low job satisfaction rating or receive treatment …