Financial Plan

Tuition (list college/University/Technical School)- Horry County Georgetown tech.-$3,322.00

Room and board- $0.00

Book,Supplies- $500.00

Utilities-$300.00

Phone-$90.00

Car-$0.00

Car insurance-$0.00

Transpiration expenses-$30.00

Clothing & Money-$200.00

Spending Money-$300.00

Healthcare-$0.00

Miscellaneous-$150.00

Total expense-$4,092

I would pay for all this by getting a job because I don't want to say with my mom any more I want to be grown up and show my mom that I can really do it alone. My mom will help me with some of the money even though i'm not going to be staying with her any more. The rest of the money would be coming from the job i'm going to get during the summer.

Relection paragraph on findings

The most important facts that was learned was that physical therapists treat patients with light, heat, cold, water, and electricity. They also will improve their health goals by working closely with the patients seeing if their doing their exercises right. Physical therapist also get to know their patients better to make them feel more comfortable when they come in so they want be shy or anything. The most surprising thing was was what physical therapists get paid $76,310 in may 2010 and the top 10 percent earned more than $107,920. A first year therapist earn up to the salary range from $48,399 to $67,180 the more years you work the higher the salary goes like 20 years is $90,750 and up. Really don't have any more questions because done already found everything was looking for and everything wanted to know like how much physical therapist get paid a year already found most of everything that needed to to know. I'm already looking forward to going to college to start working on my career because it seem like its going to be so much fun getting to meet new people every day.

Question #8

As a physical therapist there are many common conditions that the individual will see. The common conditions are Musculoskeletal, Neuromuscular, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Integumentary, Systemic Diseases, and Workplace Injuries, Musculoskeletal conditions are joint and sold-tissue injuries, back and neck pain, strains and sprains, headaches, osteoporosis, pre-surgical conditions, atheists. Internment conditions are burns, wounds, and ulcers, collagenous disorders. Work place injuries are repetitive stress such as carpal tunnel syndrome ("What Physical Therapists Do"). Physical Therapists go though evaluation and treatment of activity-related injuries. Post-operative therapy and rehabilitation. Treatment and prevention of neck and back pain, spinal dysfunction, and postural problems. Evaluation and treatments of acute injuries or conditions such as sprains and strains ("University Health Center").

Question #7

On a typical day a physical therapist will; examine patients' medical histories, test and measure patients' strength, range of motion, balance. Coordinate posture, muscle performance, respiration and motor function. determine weather a patient is able to be independent and reintegrate into the community or workplace after injury or illness. Also develop treatment plans describing a treatment strategy, its purpose and its anticipated outcome (McKay). Physical therapist assistant works closely with a supervising physical therapist to provide quality, evidence-based patient/client care. After the physical therapist has completed the patient examination and a diagnosis has been determined, the physical therapist design a plan of care that includes short-term and long-term functional goals. The physical therapist may choose to provide all of the treatments or utilize a PTA to provide some or all of interventions identified in the plan of care. Intervention that a PTA may perform includes, but is not limited to, therapeutic exercise, traction, massage, ultrasound, electrotherapy, balance and gait training, motor learning and development, and patient and family education. Intervention will often include the use of assistive and adaptive devices such as crutches, wheelchairs, orthotics, and prosthetics. An important component of patient interventions involves teaching the patient appropriate ways to move of perform particular tasks to prevent further injury and to promote health and wellness ("Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Profiles").

Question #6

According to Chron "A therapist must have science, interpersonal, motor, and observation skills." Science skills are ability to measure, calculate, reason and analyze data, also interpret and evaluate information to diagnose patients. Interpersonal skills are ability to understand patients and their concerns while taking client histories. Also the ability to instruct patients on paper exercise and care regimens. Motor skills are ability to use his or her hands to give manual therapy and guide patients in therapeutic exercises. last of all observational skills are the ability on details is so important, also to have to be able to accurately observe patients at a distance and nearby. According to Lake Michigan therapists must have a strong science and math background, be motivated and have good work ethics. Have good written verbal communication skills, and have the knowledge to administer treatments to improve patients's lifestyle. Last of all understand the needs and goals of patients.  

Question #5

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics "The median annual wage of physical therapists was $76,310 in May 2010. The lowest 10 percent earned less than 53,620, and the top 10 percent earned more than 107,920." Physical therapists who own their own practice or who are partners in owning their practice must provide their own benefits and those of their employees. Most physical therapists work full time. About 29 percent worked part time in 2010. According to Live Strong "Physical Therapist can wide range of salaries depending on their location of employment, level of education, amount of training and previous experience. At the time of publication, according to Payscale.com, a first-year physical therapist can expect to earn a yearly salary ranging from $48,399 to $67,180. At the highest levels, usually after 20 or more years of experience a physical therapist can earn a yearly wage of $90,750, or $1,745 weekly. According to Certified Compensation Professionals' "Analysis reported by Salary.com at the time of publication, the average annual income of physical therapist in the United States is $74,247, which equates to $1,427 weekly wage."    

Question #4

Accrding to the Bueau of Labor Statisics "Physical therapists are required to have a postgraduate professional degree." There are doctoral program typically last 3 years; MPT programs require 2 to 3 years of study. There are Physical therapy program often include courses in biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, and pharmacology. As a Physical therapist students also complete clinical rotation, enabling them to gain supervised work experience in areas such as acute care orthopedic care. Physical therapists may apply to and complete residency programs after graduation. Residence last 9 months to 3 years and provide addition training and experience in advanced or specialty areas of care. According to Chorn "the individual should choose an undergraduate degree that offers modules in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics and psychology."

Question #3

As a Therapist he/she will diagnose patients dysfunctional movements by watching them stand or walk and by listening to their concerns, among other methods. According to Bureau of Labor Statistic "The individual will set up a plan for their patients, outlining the patient's goals and the planned treatments." The therapist uses exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and to help them increase their ability to move. The individual also evaluate a patient's progress, modifying a treatment plan and trying new treatments as needed. Educate patients and their families about what to expect during recovery from injury and illness and how best to cope with what happens. According to APTA "physical therapists engage in an examination process that includes taking the patients/client history, conducting a systems review, and performing tests nd measures to identify potential and existing problems."

Question #2

According to wiseGEEK "a physical therapist works in a hospital, nursing home, or other facility where  medical treatment is provided, and usually coordinates care with physicians, nurses, psychologists, and occupation therapists." The Therapists that work in hospitals often only provide short-term or intermediate care. "Which are people who are just coming out of surgery or who have recently been diagnosed with certain kind of conditions that are often the mainstay of patient base in these settings. Also according to wiseGEEK "An experienced physical therapist may also choose to work independently; he or she can work in private office or as a consultant." As a therapist the individual will spend much of his or her time on her feet,being active. Some physical therapists are self-employed.

Question #1

Physical Therapists treat patients with exercise, light, heat, cold, water, electricity, ultrasound, and massage. As Physical Therapist he/she will help improve patients' strength and mobility, relieve pain, and take a personal and direct approach to meeting an individual's health goals. According to the Web Site about Physical Therapists "Therapist work closely with the patient and other health care practitioners and develop a continuing program a physical rehabilitation for the patient." Also according to wiseGEEK " A physical therapists main job is to help people who have been injured or who are disabled restore physical mobility and joint function though targeted exercise." As a therapist he/she will work one-on-one with patients, and typically design stretches and programs specific to the injuries or concerns at issue. They often work in conjunction with hospitals or nursing homes, and are usually considered to be members of the medical or healthcare profession.

What I want to know about my topic

As I begin my search, I have many questions, and I'm sure more will develop during this process. (I have found out that the more I learn about most subjects, the more questions and fewer answers I have) Right now, my overarching essential question is to find answers to this broad  inquiry, I will look for answers to more specific questions, such as

1. What does a physical therapist do?
2. What are the work settings like for a physical therapist?
3. What are the duties of a physical therapist?
4. What are some prerequisites required for college?
5. How much do physical therapist get paid, and what do people want there own practice pay?
6. What are some of the classes that I will be required to take in colleges to obtain my degree?
7. What is a physical therapist day like?
8. What are some common conditions physical therapist see?

The story behind my topic choice

I am interested in the medical field. Within that cluster of careers physical therapy is of interest to me because the way they help people. Physical therapy helps people bones get strong and I really would love to see people get better. In the past I helped many physical therapist help my daddy to regroup and return to his regular life style. Physical therapists also get paid a lot of money for what they do physical therapist get paid over $36 an hour that's really good.