Physical Therapists

pta

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:50:11 +0000

Does anyone know if a PTA in new york state can own or co own a practice?

College Freshmen.

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:11:55 +0000

I’m going to start me first year of college at the California State University, Northridge. I will be majoring in Athletic Training and I was wonder; is it possible to apply to MPT program with a B.S in athletic training?I want to eventually become both a certified athletic training and a physical therapist.

I Need Some Sort Of Health Coverage, Help Me Find An Affordable Option?

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:22:27 +0000

I work full time for my company, but part-time in one postition and part-time in another still makes me a part-time employee and ineligible for benefits. I make a little too much for medicaid, but not enough to buy a plan that covers me. I lost my last health insurance 2 years ago when I lost my old job while I was having surgeries on my hand to fix a bone defect. My problem is now that I’m having a lot of problems with my hand and will need another surgery to fix the problem. I can’t afford to pay 30k for it and no doctor will do it because it’s “not an emergency” eventhough I’m in pain. I know that I’ll have to be insured for a year before it will cover a pre exhisting. The hospital turned me down for any type assistance, and even if it did I the doctors are all seperate so I’m still in a lot of debt plus physical therapy is expensive.
What can I do?

What Gpa Do U Need To Get Into Physical Therapy And Physicain Assistant Schools?

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:22:24 +0000

what gpa and what test scores to get into there program?

Does Anyone Have Any Experience They Can Tell Me About A Lumbar Spinal Fusion?

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:06:21 +0000

I have to make a decision as to whether or not to have this surgery. It would be a double fusion (I believe that’s what it’s called): L4-L5-S1. Both of my facet joints are broken at L4 (spondylolysis) which is contributing to spondylolisthesis of L5 and S1. I have been to chiropractors, massage therapists, physical therapy, tried multitudes of medications, tried ignoring the problem, and also recently had a bilateral epidural in an attempt to relieve the problem. I have been told the only way to fix the spondylolysis is through a fusion. I am 31 years old and have been having back problems for quite some time now. Sometimes my back flares up, and I literally can’t walk… crawling to the bathroom is about the only I manage to do when I have a flare up. I have been told that at some point in my life I will need a fusion, and I basically have to decide whether to do it now, or continue dealing with the pain and have it later.
Any suggestions/experience/advice anyone has with this particular surgery would be extremely helpful.
Thanks!

Do Physical Therapist And Occupational Therapist Pretty Much Lvn’s? Doing A Lot Of Cleaning Up?

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:49:26 +0000

No. It is a CNA or Housekeeping that do “clean up” work. Physical and Occupational therapists work with people who have had muscle or skeletal problems. They do things like teaching them how to walk properly, build muscular strength in both upper and lower body areas. No “dirty work” involved at all and most Community Colleges offer a 2 year program, but be prepared to take a lot of pre-requisites (Anatomy & Physiology, etc).

I’ve Dislocated My Knees 3 Times Last Time Was In Sept. On My Birthday But It’s Still Swollen…?

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:49:23 +0000

I’ve dislocated both of my knees. The last time was in September on my birthday at the party!(SUCKED!) Well I’ve been through physical therapy for months and my knee is still swollen and they both feel like they will dislocate again. My doctor knows. What can I do for the pain? I’ve taken meds and Iced it about 5 times a day. By the way I’m 13 so it’s not like my bones are really old or anything…

Shin Splints And Achilles Tendinitis Help?

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:22:59 +0000

I have chronic Achilles Tendinitis, and shin splints. They’ve plagued me for a year and a half now (I first got injured during my second week of Cross Country my freshman year, and they haven’t left yet). I have specialty orthopedics, I’ve seen several orthopedic surgeons, I’ went to Physical Therapy for 2 and a half months, I ice massage strengthen and stretch my shins and calves often but not as often as I should. I’ve also been to a masseuse, I’ve looked into acupuncture a little bit, but never tried it.
This fall I started to make a comeback, the PT and massages really started to help. I was able to steadily increases mileage with only a few bouts of pain, until recently, I increased the length of my long run form 5 to 6 miles and neglected to increase the amount of injury prevention that I do.
I’ve heard of most strategies including using deep heat, which I have not tried yet. If you have any unusual or miracle cures I would love to hear it, I’m at the end of my rope, and I work my *** of out on the roads, and at home with every type of cross training I can. I really feel like I could compete with the best if I ever got to compete for more that a few weeks at a time. Thank you very much. Sorry for any misspellings, this prgram is messing every thing up

Metal Allergies With Hip Replacement?

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:22:57 +0000

Hi,
I’m writing this question in regards to my dad. He is 62 years old and will be getting a hip replacement next month. (He had another appt yesterday and it was so bad they moved his surgery from March to Nov). We are really concerned for my dad’s hip replacement because of what we think is a metal allergy (to titanium). 2 years ago he had surgery on his left foot to fuse the bones together with titanium plates and screws..I am unsure of what this surgery is called, but basically they cleaned it out and put plates in. The recovery time was only supposed to be 4-6 week…it took him 9 months. He got a really bad infection in his foot even though he was doing everything correctly and going to physical therapy. The surgeon went in to remove all the metal bc his bones by that time had re-fused themselves back together. My dad recovered very well after that and was fine. He still has pain in his foot but not as bad as it was, however he will not get his other foot done because of how bad this infection was. His surgeon was unsure if he was allergic to the titanium or not, but he was fine after they took the metal out. We are nervous his hip replacement will do the same thing and he will be without a hip for awhile. Has anyone had an a hip replacement or knows of anyone who has and had to get it removed? Or is there a way to test him for an allergy? Also, besides ceramic, are there any other metals a hip replacement can be made of?
THANK YOU

How Much Money Is Spent Each Year On Physical Therapy In The United States?

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:20:36 +0000

It is a 30 billion a year industry.
Good luck!