How is physical therapy different from other types of medicine?
Physical therapy is very hands-on and involves the therapist “walking beside you” during the rehabilitation process. The interaction between the patient and therapist is usually constant, since most patients come in for treatment two or three times a week. In other medical fields, there is a longer time between visits. Physical therapists try to fix what is causing the problem, and a lot of emphasis is put on educating the patient so that the patient can learn how to “self manage” his or her condition. It is very goal-oriented. How has your time at TU prepared you for the rigors of graduate school? My undergraduate experience has given me a strong base and preparation for PT school. My classes in anatomy & physiology I and II were especially relevant. My overall college experience has given me more than just book smarts. It has made me a more responsible, efficient and outgoing person, all of which will help me to succeed in graduate school and as a physical therapist. Why do you want
