A Day in the Life of a Sports Physical Therapist

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sports physical therapist Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
 They diagnose athletes and develop rehabilitation plans with the goal of full recovery.
They are also very patient
they improve athletes ability to move

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sports physical therapist Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
 They diagnose athletes and develop rehabilitation plans with the goal of full recovery.
They are also very patient
they improve athletes ability to move

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A sports physical therapist will need a doctoral degree in physical therapy. All physical therapists, athletic and otherwise, must be licensed through their state; this is typically accomplished by passing a state examination or the National Physical Therapy Examination.

A sports physical therapist will need a doctoral degree in physical therapy. All physical therapists, athletic and otherwise, must be licensed through their state; this is typically accomplished by passing a state examination or the National Physical Therapy Examination.

Communication skills
Time management skills
Multitasking skills
Physical stamina
detail orientation
Giving health care instructions.

Pros: Physical therapy can help someone avoid surgery and pain, learn to. walk after an injury, get stronger, gain motion, be able to perform desired tasks.
 High Average Pay
Most physical therapists work independently. This allows them to work as they please, or as necessary.

Cons: Extensive Education Requirements
Demanding Work
Physical therapy can also be mentally draining
Most occupations outside of the medical realm only require a bachelor’s degree program for educational requirements. These programs generally take between three to four years to complete