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  • A physical therapist is a professional who helps patients strengthen their muscles, bones and other tissues to regain mobility and flexibility. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted that the demand for paramedics would increase by 27 percent from 2006 through 2016, resulting in the creation of 47,000 new jobs.

    Methods

    Physical therapists use massage, electrostimulation, ultrasound and exercise to improve strength, balance, coordination and endurance.

    Types of Patients

    Physical therapists treat patients suffering from or recovering from a number of conditions, such as arthritis, strokes, nerve damage, fractures, joint replacement surgeries, amputations and patients who are recovering from accidents.

    Features

    Physical therapists assess the abilities and needs of patients before treatment begins and then track the patient's progress through written notes. A physical therapist works closely with the physician who prescribed the therapy, reporting the patient's progress.

    Education

    To treat patients independently, physical therapists must hold a master's or PhD graduate level degree, which requires between two and eight years of schooling beyond a four-year undergraduate education. After graduation, physical therapist take a written examination to receive a license to practice in their state.

    Compensation

    In November 2009, the average annual salary for physical therapists was $71,000, according to indeed.com.

    Source:

    U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physical Therapist

    Indeed.com: Physical Therapists Salaries

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