Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Dr. Rehab

Los Angeles, CA

Female, 31

I'm a practicing PT with a Doctorate for the past 4 years now. Although it may not seem like a long time, I have gained extensive knowledge and experience in various PT settings. I've worked anywhere from outpatient therapy, home health, aquatic therapy, inpatient rehab, and private clients. I now also instruct on an online prep course for graduates seeking to pass their National Board Examination. PT is a very rewarding job, but can also SUCK, which explains my quest to find the ideal situation

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Last Answer on February 15, 2013

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I had 3 right hip operations in less then 3 months last year. I limp quite a bit because 1 leg is almost 1 inch shorter. It causes me a lot of back & neck pain. Would wearing a heel lift help?

Asked by Jan about 4 years ago

 

I have a herniated l5s1. I am in pain when sitting and walking. I can't make sudden movements. I go to PT twice a week. He puts the tens unit on me for $20 to massage me. Then I walk the treadmill for 10 minutes, then hamstring strectes about 20 each

Asked by john about 10 years ago

 

Tarsal Tunnel. My podiatrist gave a cortisone shot and said come back 4 weeks. My research says to have PT. Found some exercises to do on my own but my feet feel worse than before I did them. Is that normal to feel that way when first starting PT

Asked by OToole over 9 years ago

 

I had a total hip replacement 10 years ago and recently began a new exercise routine (with a trainer) that involves using Nautilus machines. I'm concerned about using the leg press ... also, abductor and adductor machines. While the trainer says she knows what she's doing and there is no pain or discomfort, I remain concerned whether or not this is something I should be doing.The machines are very heavily weighted and exercises are done very slow - about 5-6 repetitions. Thanks in advance for your response.

Asked by peggy b over 8 years ago

 

If I received a bachelors degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology and Sports Studies, Biology - General, or Biology - Physiology, Neuroscience, and Behavior is it possible that I can get into a school of Physical Therapy?

Asked by Brit over 11 years ago

 

How much time is spent on the microscopic/cellular aspects of the human body in a DPT curriculum and how many hours of physiology and neuroscience do DPT students take?

Asked by PT WannaBE almost 10 years ago

 

What should i minor in to look appealing to put school? I am an athletic training major

Asked by Alexis Kanne over 7 years ago