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debating the Practices of Physical Therapy What is there to debate? Several sources repeatedly convey similar information on the care that a physical therapist provides. The Handbook of Physical Therapy, written by Robert Shestack, Current Physical Therapy, a book by Malcolm Peat, and A Future in Physical Therapy, an internet publication by The American Physical Therapy Association, have notably parallel information within them. ... Physical therapy is defined as the treatment of patients’ disabilities from disease and injury to the loss of a body part with therapeutic exercise, heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, or massage (Shestack 3). Through extensive direct contact with patients and other health care personnel, physical therapists have the opportunity to positively make a difference in a person’s life (The American Physical Therapy Association 1-2). Specific education requirements are necessary to fulfill in order to become a licensed physical therapist. When the education requirements are met, physical therapists have specific jobs in treating various conditions such as arthritis and asthma. When entering into a physical therapy program, certain educational requirements must be met. All colleges and universities insist upon students wishing to enter into the pre-professional part of the physical therapy program be high school graduates (Shestack 4-5).
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