Truth About Physical Therapy

[@PTProgress]

What questions about Physical Therapy do you have? Leave a comment below!

[@s9t.peppers]

What are your thoughts on residency after obtaining DPT ?

[@PTProgress]

@@s9t.peppers Good question. I made a video about that - you can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpyogXWabq54bqs

[@BellaFront9]

Great video!!! I really enjoy learning from you!!

[@thyphung3015]

How would I shadow a pt? What are the things i would have to do?

[@marconarouz9848]

What shall I do until I go to university as I am in my last year in school

[@DrSiobhanFrance]

I went to the #2 school on that list and honestly - it doesn't mean anything now after being 7 years out. It put me in way more debt that than needed. Thanks for making this video! :)

[@PTProgress]

Siobahn thanks for sharing this! I think a lot of people will benefit from realizing that the "rank" of the school really doesn't matter.

[@IPTVirtual]

story of life as a PT

[@galacticsoldier9522]

I’m choosing physical therapy because I have personal experience, I tore my ACL and meniscus and was introduced to the field through that injury, it made me feel good that I was feeling better not only physically but emotionally as well

[@-Brain.Body.Wisdom]

Absolutely, becoming a great physical therapist doesn't necessarily require attending an expensive school. I completely understand your perspective. As an Italian physical therapist, you've experienced a comprehensive education in Rome, spending just 4,000 euros for a four-year program, followed by a master's degree costing 5,000 euros. This showcases that quality education can be affordable. Physical therapy is indeed a continuous learning journey, heavily reliant on experience and ongoing education. The abundance of excellent online resources nowadays further enhances the learning process, allowing physical therapists to continually improve their skills. The notion that expensive education equals better quality is a misconception. Education, especially in fields like physical therapy, is just the starting point. The real learning extends beyond the classroom, through hands-on experience and self-directed study. Therefore, choosing a less expensive educational path and supplementing it with the wealth of available online content is a wise and practical approach. This strategy not only saves costs but also fosters a habit of lifelong learning, which is essential in the ever-evolving field of physical therapy.

[@drbertdpt]

I went to the #10 school on that list. I agree with you Tim. The most important part of PT is learning skills and providing value

[@balancedbodypopt]

so true!I got into USC, took a took at tuition per year after I applied and said NO thank you! I did end up going to a private school but one that's much cheaper and with a smaller cohort and couldn't be happier with the education I had. You learn the most by wanting to learn the most no matter how many letters follow the name of the professors who are part of the faculty.

[@scotty8412]

The US News and World report is not worthless. It all depends on what you want to do with your degree. If you just want to be a PT working in a clinic and making a difference in other peoples' lives then maybe it doesn't matter as much. BUT if you want to continue in academia, pursue your PhD or anything of that nature, those tops schools are there for a reason. They will have resources and connections which will help to advance your career (not that these will make you successful - only YOU can do that). Absolutely agree with your sub-point. Thanks for trying to help future PTs!

[@PTProgress]

Hi Scott! Thanks for your insightful comment. I can agree that someone interested in research or academia might value this report as the data gathered from school to school shows how programs view the strength of other programs in terms of research and a few other metrics. But as you stated as well, the rankings aren’t going to matter as much (or at all in my opinion) for the everyday clinician. I value your input and contribution! Thank you!

[@cafephysio]

Most of what you learn in PT school is the effort you put in yourself, regardless of program. Totally agree. I'm building a corrective exercise library if you are interested in subscribing!

[@CertifiedMike]

I’m going down this career path thank you for making this video

[@Jasminemarie966]

So true! I worked as a tech during undergrad & I’m a physical therapy student now & honestly company’s don’t care where u got your degree from. Since essentially all PT programs teach u the same thing. Just completing the DPT program shows u are competent.

[@PTProgress]

Passing the boards is the tell all - if a school has a low pass rate relative to other programs, I’d ask more questions before committing.

[@joannalongwell6739]

Will you please make a video about how to approach physical therapists for observation hours? How do you think COVID-19 will affect physical therapy as a career?

[@Jasminemarie966]

It’s super easy..u just pick where u want to volunteer and ask the person at the front desk on the paper work to volunteer or u can look up the places number to call & ask.

[@LucidSoundz]

Thanks so much for your channel Tim. Its been very informative!

[@kreshniklusha7302]

Im starting physical therapy school in Norway. Just to say a little about myself: I love training, movement and activities is basically my life. I would hate to see people in general not doing things they love to do because of an injury or something like that. That is why i applied to physio school, so i can help people get on with rehabilitation and find new ways to work things out. Im in now and i love the school. The stuff we learn of the human body is interesting and amusing. But and there is a big but! The thing i dont like with this profession, is the hate it gets for not being science based and that it basically is useless. Im kind of in a ethical debate with myself when i see so many articles about physical therapy basically being a BS profession and it sqrews with my head. You will always have those people who critisizes everything, and you have the patients with the stories of their PT that changed their life, and their PT that basically did nothing to them other than taking their money. Im sure many other people see this problem as well and they decide to go to med school or something like that instead. But i am only after the truth of things. I dont like lying to people, i dont like not telling the truth and i certainly would not work as a physical therapist if the actual work doesnt work. So can you please give me a good reply, video or something like that so that i can get the truth. THx

[@16Sportyflute]

Thanks for sharing these truths!! This will help so many students!!

[@alexiswilliams8889]

This video was among the MOST helpful I've seen while researching PT!! Thank you for discussing all parts - good, bad, and ugly.

[@evanthomasgant]

I feel relatively lucky, as I live in Delaware and would be able to go to the so-called “#1 Physical Therapy school in the country” for cheap. I hope that as I get closer to HS graduation, I find opportunities to shadow and see from a viewer-only perspective what being in the PT field is like.

[@LengoMyEgg0]

Super great information! I’m currently going through life trying to figure out what I want to do. Physical therapist has always been on my mind, but I never thought about pursuing it after getting my Bachelors in Psychology. Thank you!

[@soniakay2230]

did you apply? (im on a similar boat rn)

[@davidaguayo2021]

Thank you for this video! It provided good insight and I initially thought too that a top ranked school means better education but you made a good point, what we put in is what we get out of it. Some of the things you mentioned are similar to what one of the physical therapist/adaptive physical education instructor at the local junior college said to me as well. I interned in the Adaptive Physical Education last spring and what’s funny is I had a close friend of mine pushing me to look into Adaptive PE and first day of interning I fell in love with it and it was a life changing experience!! I was also looking into Athletic Training and I had done further research and talked with folks in that field, that’s when I decided to seriously consider physical therapy so that I could have more options/opportunities/and be able to work in a variety of settings. I’m in the process of completing my prerequisites.

[@chewie1355]

Right, high debt with decrease pay for PT does not add up.

[@PhysioFood]

Fact!

[@cadence4804]

I'm interested in being a PT bc I want to help people.

[@joannakanemitsu3935]

I said this to my advisor and she straight up told me that janitors helps people, cafe workers helps people. She’s right! You need to know exactly why you want to be a PT.

[@Underdog_Basketball]

I know this is advice I can trust because Ive been working in higher education for the past 10 years and the first point is something that can be applied to higher education in general. Tuition does not equal quality, it's about how much you put into it no matter what school you attend that really matters.

[@Preet0118]

Super helpful and informative. I appreciate the thought, time and effort you put into creating this video to help people.

[@kyleballard9888]

First off, great video. I just wanted to add that when talking about the list of top programs, it is my understanding that it has mostly to do with how much research the program puts out, how many faculty members have PhDs and their accomplishments within the realm of research. At least that's what I was told. I completely agree that you can get a great education from just about any school if you committ yourself. That being said, I feel my school put a very heavy emphasis on research, and some schools that are not top 50 may be lacking this aspect.

[@juliajanzen1337]

Wow hearing about the prices of PT schools in the US is insane to me! Most institutions in canada charge 15,000cad for all three years and in usd it would only be 10,600!

[@bernadettemurr8025]

Where are all the PTs? Hands up :)

[@lilliannysteruel9048]

Bernadette Murr 🙋‍♀️

[@123-t4e8k]

What do you have to do to become a personal trainer

[@foreverdrift]

Thanks so much for posting this, it's clarified some critical issues for me!

[@sequoiamcclurken]

Just at the beginning of the journey, this video was very helpful!!

[@michaelobrien1222]

I’m doing a 3+3 at a state school and will be playing lacrosse I think I made the right choice

[@jaylie1662]

I want to do this whith basketball..

[@NicNameIsNicki]

Your video was very insightful!

[@PTProgress]

Thanks Ashley!

[@alliedtravelcareers4374]

Great tips and explanations about a career in PT!

[@sylviabreau2935]

The same can be said for ANY aspect of education... dollars, and prestige manner very little. It's what YOU put into it. I have graduate degrees & have taught at the university level. The most you might get from a high dollar school is placement, but big buck schools can have horse-sh*t placement, too.

[@johnlouisediane8448]

Watching this from PH! -Freshman student in the field of BSPT :)

[@pinkunicorn4581]

same here!

[@locumjobsonline]

This is really great information for those coming into the field!

[@MrFuggleGuggle]

USC’s program is ridiculously overpriced and overrated.

[@IPTVirtual]

Super helpful, definitely passing this along to all the interns that come through the clinic!

[@drbertdpt]

My favorite setting for PT is cash pay. What do y’all think?

[@ayeshasawnani6561]

Watching your videos today helped me immensely in choosing where I want to go to college. I thought I wanted to go to one of the "top programs" despite the debt but I now realize that is not worth it so thank you so much! I do have one question: I applied to several accelerated programs. Do you think they are worth it compared to the regular seven years that it takes?

[@PTProgress]

Hey Ayesha! Thanks for your comment! Yes, if you're set on becoming a PT, the 3+3 programs can get you there faster and sometimes they're not super expensive. Some private programs are costly, but also, you are able to get out a year earlier and practice. Not saying that should lead you to justify spending an extra $60k on a 3+3 DPT program. You could also take summer courses, graduate from your undergrad a year or semester early, work and save 10-15k and apply that towards your living expenses in grad school. Lots of ways to look at saving money by accelerating your studies whether that's on your own or through a 3+3 DPT program.

[@dynamicdiode1740]

I went into physical therapy because it put all my passions in one place.

[@chelsyandre4708]

I love this guy

[@curtcassese1243]

All I wanto know is that how do I live and pay bills while in programs?

[@brookemauck6033]

Thank you. This is very helpful!

[@PTProgress]

Brooke Mauck you’re welcome! Glad you found it to be helpful!

[@daniellaaugusto9429]

Hello! I enjoyed your video and loved the insight! I’m currently working as a medical assistant. My goal was to pursue PA school but after working as an MA for some time I’m not so sure that PA is the right fit for me. I know I love science, I know I love the medical field and helping people but I’m not so sure the scope of being a PA is the right fit. I do love workouts whether targeted or general and I’ve always preferred a hands-on approach whether it’s learning or executing a task. My question is do you have more time with each patient versus in an MD/PA setting? Thanks!

[@PTProgress]

Hi Daniella! Generally we do have the ability to spend more time with our patients. This is one of the reasons why PTs can make a great impact because we often have the time to teach people to do the exercises correctly and or explain things throughout a 30-60 minute session.

[@PTProgress]

And thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment 😁

[@Josephebay]

Very Insightful video thank you

[@ushgambala1]

PT is mostly 15 min of an actual therapist and the rest is aides who would rather be on Social Media then helping you. I’d rather go to Asia where I can pay experts to work on me then the US where it’s all about money

[@시리-w5g7p]

Thank you so much for making this video.it helps me a lot

[@angelusvastator1297]

Can you do a vid on the work culture and differences between private and public practice?

[@malikdmour5648]

How do I shadow?? I’ve called multiple places and they don’t allow any shadowing? Where do I even start?

[@mostafaelrazy6344]

Thank you for this great video! Here in egypt we study physical therapy for 6 years not 3

[@magedelshaer4201]

احلي مسا على زميل الدراسه ♥

[@rahmahossam6778]

Yup🙂

[@eagleeyes2480]

You're working right next to they went to an entirely different school than you, and that's a good thing. Just don't equate the quality of your education with the dollar amount of your graduation bill, because I think the average cost of a private tuition PT programme is like $37,000 a year. Over three years. That's well over $100,000 when you break it down by semester. I mean there's only 16 weeks in a semester and so you're spending $37,000 for a year of of tuition. Not including your your cost of living, which on a very minimal scale, maybe $1000 a month. But regardless, back to the tuition, you're spending well into 4 to $5000 a month just to learn how to be a physical therapist. The the point being this you get out of physical therapy school what you put into it, not what you pay for it. I don't care if you went to a school that cost you $200,000 or you.

[@mrsindianmonroe]

This video has helped thank you. I'm stuck at a dead end job for the longest! Part of it was my problem for not being mentally strong in life but now I'm getting myself together and taking the steps. But I feel sooooo behind like I'm doubting myself I'm in my thirties 😭😭 husband wants to have kids I also want to have kids but trying to put myself first I know may seem selfish. But I want be something more for myself you know? I'm frustrated because I'm just trying to get my foot in the door when applying to something that's in your field not something way out like where I'm at has nothing to do with medical field lol so I been debating since I've been here should I just do business?! Who knows? and it's hard when you have no experience in a medical field area 😣 I'm trying my best not to give up and not stay at this dead end place I'm at. I want to doubt the nay Sayer's who've I've cut completely out of my life now and when I do run into them I got something to show forth but more so it's what I really want. Watching this video helped so I'll take that advice and shadow around someone but how do I even go about? Will they even take the time or am I wasting their time and not really help me?

[@adaschannel2350]

Hi. As a new mom that I’m also trying to get back to school (I guess you can understand by me looking at the same video) I wanted to tell u to not postpone a child. The sad truth is that women have a biological clock and is better to have kids than wait, cuz a college you can do it at any time. But a child no. And motherhood is not that terrible as Americans make it , they complain and need a motivational coach for everything. When choosing a career consider first what u like. For example I don’t like to talk a lot and I’m looking into dental hygiene ( I’m a dental assistant) cuz I feel I don’t have to talk non stop or hear the patient talk non stop 😂, that’s me . Good luck 🍀

[@steve00alt70]

The top schools are usually expensive sadly. I shadowed a PT but it wasnt really busy but i suppose it's different if your employed/self employed.

[@brainsforbrawn]

This is great Tim! I have been thinking of making a video "Was PT School Worth It?" and I have the same thoughts as you on here! :)

[@samplott8388]

I honestly feel like you’re glossing over the actual realities the world of therapy is facing right now. Yes you talked on some things to obviously consider before applying to school, but there are so many more aspects to it to know before you make the choice. If you want to experience ridiculous productivity levels, unstable/unpredictable hours, no raises (seriously, I’ve never received a raise working in therapy), little support from managers/corporate, tedious and overlong documentation, unpleasant atmosphere, little respect from other health care disciplines (hospital setting mainly applies here), unethical scenarios to get all of your minutes in with an inappropriate patient, little to no upward mobility, the constant fear of Medicare cuts and your therapy company not renewing their contract (especially now with the Covid pandemic), the amount of debt it takes and time which does not translate to an equal salary, then by all means go into PT/OT school.

[@taliajoseph6794]

I’m currently in undergraduate school looking to pursue a career in physical therapy any tips?

[@lord_voldemort44]

high gpa

[@spartalives]

Thanks I appreciate the real truths of being a pt

[@millad6186]

"studying on weekends when ur friends are golfing" LMAOO 3:50

[@PTProgress]

Wish it was a joke

[@averyredonnett5598]

I have a question for you. I live in Maine. And Husson University is known for its business and physical therapy programs. The average tuition is about 19k a year. They have a 6 year doctor of physical therapy program. The undergrad is exercise science and is sped up to 3 years instead of 4. So the total time I spend in school is 6 years around 18-19k a year. Does it sound like a good deal in terms of student debt? I love physical therapy. I've wanted to be one since 8th grade. Im finishing my junior year and can't wait to get to PT school.

[@shivangipurohit3781]

Hey can you suggest some physical therapy schools ??

[@GeorgeWBush-be8xq]

What are the education requirements to become a PT? Also what you think is the best school for physical therapy in Massachusetts?

[@Reclusive247]

I have a good friend who's become quite a successful Physio, working with Rapha-Condor (UK Olympic cycling team). I'm a collage drop out so I link to undermin and belittle his achivments by asking how his "chiropractic stuff" is going or by buying him crystals and reiki books for his birthday. Unfotunatly I'm not getting much of a reaction. Can you give me some pointers on what might annoy physiotherapists' the most?

[@themateese9754]

I’ve been to a few PT’s for a couple issues. I just wish they would tell me I need to see a doctor but they never do

[@leealankirsch6531]

I was a Physical Therapist for many years and would not recommend a career in PT. Two of my PT colleagues went back to become PAs and I went back to school as well. I believe the DPT degree is one of the weakest doctorate level degrees. The salaries are stagnant and job satisfaction for PTs is low. Talk to many people before choosing this career path.

[@dmm7839]

This is spot on. I am also a DPT and looking to get into any other field ASAP

[@lennoxcrochet9718]

Thanks great info will send my son he want to do it💕

[@mr.anderson2241]

Can I ask you some questions about how you became a physical therapist? I would go onto your videos but I wouldn’t know where to start and I’m interested in this but I’m not sure if it’s too late for me to pursue this career since I’m a senior in high school and college application season is right around the corner

[@garretttringale436]

Its NEVER too late. There's people in their 30s pursuing this degree

[@divineorionraj]

Is it a good career option for earning money and respect..?

[@maddog6287]

School wise, what are your thoughts on the best schools that you can say?

[@PTProgress]

Go to the least expensive school possible. That’s the best one

[@norarazi7749]

What skills i need for that job ? I just want start study about it what should i study for it ?

[@MrBrewman95]

When you need to spend 120k and three more years of school to start out making 70k, that is not a good return on investment. I’m three years out of college and will be making 70k and so just have a bachelors and no debt. Most people in trades can do apprenticeship for a couple years and make 6 figures in demand areas. College and education isn’t the answer.

[@Fadedsal]

I’m currently getting my bachelors degree in kinesiology this year and feel very confident in enjoying physical therapy as a career. Is the best thing for me right now volunteering at pt clinics ? Or after I get my bachelors?

[@abz0521]

You should volunteer now so that you get those credits for PT School. Each school is diff so do your research for the amount of hours you need to volunteer for.

[@DigitalDiva815]

When looking for a school, there are some that are capte accredited and some not, should the school be capte accredited? Does that matter?

[@shravya.rshetty4059]

Hey can you make a video on things to do after being graduated from a DPT school Masters or job

[@Official.Laylafit]

I'm a dance/fitness instructor and I'm interested in becoming an Aquatic Therapist but was told I needed to go back to school to become an PT first. I have no clue what to do as I only have a Associate dance degree and some certifications. So that means I would've to get my B.A first in order to enrolled into the PT program. Ughhh why does school has to be so expensive 😫 I want to focus on Sports and Performing Arts (Physical therapy)

[@PTProgress]

PTs are not Aquatic Therapists - that’s not really a title in this field. That said, you can work with people as a fitness instructor utilizing a pool without a PT degree. Honestly, you’d probably build up a bigger caseload of clients as an aquatics fitness instructor versus a PT who worked at a clinic that offered pool therapy. Not worth spending $100k or more for school to become a PT just to work with people in a pool in my opinion.

[@Official.Laylafit]

@@PTProgress Thank you for your feedback I really appreciate it. I want to focus on sports/performing arts physical therapy and incorporate Aquatic therapy. I did some research and found out I would need to be a PT with an unrestricted license in order to practice in that field. ( Sport PT & Performing Arts residency) Ughh idk what to do

[@Skaterkid123123]

Hello! I graduated in May 2018 and got my license as a PTA and in May 2019 with my Bachelors degree. I have been working on my breaks from college and have been out of school for almost a year to pay off some student debt. I got into 2 PT programs but am unsure if I should continue on to become a PT because of the future financial burden. What are your thoughts?

[@PTProgress]

Hi Sean. So why do you want to be a PT?

[@Skaterkid123123]

PTProgress Well, it always has been a goal of mine. But when I realized that I wanted to be a PT it was before I decided to become a PTA and actually, before I even knew what a PTA was. One reason is because I like the investigative portion of it as well as learning more in depth about the field.

[@lydiadilworth1702]

@PTProgress I am currently a senior in high school trying to decide on a major. Because of my current situation I am unable to shadow any PTs. I've done a lot of research on physical therapy and I have been talking to a physical therapist I know and just asking them some questions. I think this is something that I want to do. I watched your video on "What to Major in to become a PT?" And what I got was basically do what you love. I don't really have a specific passion though, but this job seems like something I would love to do. Anyways, do you have any advice for someone who hasn't yet attended college and is interested in becoming a PT?

[@jamesa.pavlovlmt]

Thank you, for the honest insight

[@PTProgress]

Thanks for watching!

[@jahanarora5785]

Hey Tim!! Right now I'm in High school and I'm planning to get into PT or something that in sports . It's time to apply for universities and colleges. I just wanted to know what courses to take and the degress. What do u do after u take kinesiology?

[@facto7931]

Exercise science is also great

[@caraseal4503]

How many years total ( right after high school). Does it take to become a physical therapist?

[@PTProgress]

6-7 years. Including undergrad and grad school.

[@christoansaljoseph9988]

Hey brothe am an average student and ,which kind of physiotherapy is better for me.....

[@Yellowcanelo]

What aspects of physical therapy school do matter?

[@ravnitdeshpande]

Can physiotherapy can do mba if yes which stream ?

[@undeadalpha849]

I am currently starting freshman year at college and my major is health education. Do you think this is a good choice to prepare to becoming a physical therapist?

[@PTProgress]

It’s as good as any major as long as you complete the prerequisites!

[@undeadalpha849]

Tim Fraticelli - PTProgress thanks I’m very interested in the field of physical therapy and am trying to find out what I want to do whether it is in a clinic or home therapy. I am probably going to transfer to a different school after 4 years and getting my degree in health education but I’m just not sure what school I should go to after (I’m in Massachusetts).

[@seansmith3036]

Thanks.

[@Radean1]

I went to a state PT school, and sill got out with 100k in debt... ugh!

[@PTProgress]

Does that include undergrad? I’d hate to see state PT school follow these private profiteers.

[@Radean1]

@@PTProgress Nope, but it does include living expenses. Also, they kept hiking tuition every single year. Maybe it had to do with the economics of the time 2009 -2012.

[@cjmp200]

Can you show some therapy moves for a 3 year old stroke please?

[@shepherd_x]

Imagine going 120-200k in debt to be a physical therapist 😂

[@Pharaohinthecut]

Could be worst, could be you.

[@shepherd_x]

@@Pharaohinthecut triggered

[@cd-tz8sk]

Is the cost of PT school really worth it? School is so expensive and the salary is average.

[@PTProgress]

That’s a very good question. The only PT schools that are truly “worth it” are the state schools or some private schools that have tuition under $80-100k total. Any more school debt (undergrad too) makes PT school a very bad investment in terms of salary and debt.

[@tobyou9169]

hey Tim, its been a few months, i have another question, you recommended me to take AP bio, i cant take it becos I'm still in sophomore and taking chem... BORINGGG. but back to my question, is it possible i can become a nurse, and then slowly take the DPT in order of becoming a PT

[@PTProgress]

A DPT program is full time so when you say “slowly” are you thinking like a part time school thing? Getting an RN before DPT school isn’t necessarily helpful.

[@tobyou9169]

@@PTProgress yeas i was thinking of part time, i thought the DPT was like a course where you take after you become a RN. I was thinking of going to undergrad for 4 years, then join the navy, becos i cant pay it off... and then DURING the time serving, i want to see if they offer DPT.

[@angielacastillo]

Is it demanded to pursue a masters degree?

[@lidy0433]

Hi Tim, is PT hard on your own body? I have pain quickly, for example by standing for a long time (hypermobility)..

[@PTProgress]

We stand most of the day and the work can be tiresome. We also spend a lot of time on the computer (standing and sitting) while we write notes. So posture awareness (even for PTs!) is important.

[@RealizmYT]

I start at Sacramento State in the fall. Any advice for students entering programs?

[@shanicewhitely]

thanks

[@swiftumbra2748]

How does being a physical therapist help with your every day fitness? Does it help you understand what exercises are best for your body?

[@PTProgress]

Swift Umbra That’s a good question. I think PTs have the education to understand proper form and exercise dosage, especially when it comes to avoiding or working through painful movements. While many PTs are relatively health / fit individuals, I would personally argue that your knowledge of fitness and rehab as a PT will not translate into motivation to go to the gym and do the work ;) Your PT training will equip you to understand how to target specific muscles, specifically for rehabilitation. But further training in sports rehab and strength conditioning programs (through continuing education courses) will teach you even more of the research based approaches to exercise and rehab, which may be helpful for your own fitness if you’re motivated to do the exercises.

[@swiftumbra2748]

@@PTProgress I see, thank you for answering my question.

[@MegaW3rd]

what fields can you not work in starting off as a DPT?

[@asharedo]

Engineering

[@meenakshiaggarwal3337]

Sir, how can the one with a bachelors degree in physiotherapy outside usa practice in usa

[@Cwright94]

Do you recommend me going from PTA to PT? I have an interview and a few other things I need to do before I start the PTA program

[@PTProgress]

Classy Wright - honestly, I think you’re on a great track with becoming a PTA as long as you don’t go into a lot of debt. If you already have a bachelors degree, it might be a different conversation - I might suggest going directly into an affordable PT program.

[@Cwright94]

@@PTProgress oh gotcha in my city they only offer PTA programs which such and one DPT program but thanks for your input

[@carnivoroushoneybee7862]

I'm a PTA. Depends on what you want. If you want to work more hands on with patients then PTA. If you want to be bogged down with evaluations and pop in on patients periodically to check on their progress PT. PTA school 2 years. PT school 7 years. PT's do make more money but not enough to justify all the extra school debt. PTA's work closer with the patients. My PT barely remembers people. I'm always reminding him who his patients are.

[@PhysioFood]

Great video topic! A lot of practitioners have to learn these truths the hard way. Documentation is not fun! 😅😅

[@MC-vh7go]

Good information but the largest thing people need to hear is that your employer will require you to lie on documentation and make decisions that benefit the employer financially with little if any regard for the patient. Sometimes even to their detriment. Yes!!! That’s right! Rehab employers will require you to treat people even if it puts them at greater risk of harm or death. So to all of the “I just want to help others” people, sure you may want to but your company isn’t remotely interested in truly helping them. They just want that reimbursement dollar and they want a good survey from the patient to Medicare. If you insist on being honest, for instance, if you discharge a patient sooner than the employer thinks they should be discharged, they will fire you. The person making these decisions may or may not even be Licensed PT’, it could likely be a RN Manager or even a person with no healthcare training at all. The bottom line is, that despite all your training you have little say in clinical decisions. Now, you will have flexibility in what to treat and how, but the shady companies control almost everything else. If you own a clinic, you could avoid that. If you work for someone else, you will lie on your documentation or you will be let go. You will lie to assure the company makes as much money as possible often at the the patients expense. It’s a sick and twisted job. What I’m saying sounds unbelievable but it’s true. I quit the profession. The field is 70% bologna.

[@firstlast8703]

damn that sucks... so what do you do now?

[@susannorthup2413]

Waiting. ......

[@susannorthup2413]

We will never get a straight answer!

[@asharedo]

@@susannorthup2413 :(

[@nalamcmullen7337]

Hi I'm not sure if you'll see this but I am applying to college right now and I'm really interested in PT. However I know almost nothing about it. Will I learn all the ropes in college or is there something I should do before I start college so I'm not lost. Also I'm not sure what to major in. I've read that I should major in something like kinesiology for undergrad then do PT in grad school but I've also read that I would just major in PT for my undergrad, so what should my major be? Hope this makes sense lol

[@PTProgress]

Hey Shawn - have you watched the video about choosing the best major for PT school? All PT schools in the US are 3 year DPT programs after undergrad.

[@robertmurdoccorptcfc9596]

I have hired 5 different therapists from “ top 10 schools”. They all sucked and needed more training. I’m not sure how they are ranking these schools but it’s definitely not based on treatment skill

[@PTProgress]

Correct - The rankings have nothing to do with skill or the level of competency for graduating PTs

[@giselavega6560]

The worse thing for me to be a PT it's the adm. Paper work.