Muhammad 
Physical therapists help especially injured patients manage their pain’ improve their range of motion & get back to functioning at their highest potential So, to become a physical therapist you need a degree.
In this blog post, we will discuss in detail who is a physical therapist?
Before we start for your better understanding, we discuss some FAQs.
FAQ:
Who are Physical Therapists?
In short, the physical therapist is a doctor with the training & credentials to practice their medical specialty safely & effectively”.
What is a Physical Therapy Degree?
If you want to become a physical therapist doctor then you must hold a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree.
What Do Physical Therapists Do?
As we discuss at the start that physical therapists help especially injured patients manage their pain’ improve their range of motion & get back to functioning at their highest potential.
How Many Years to Become a Physical Therapist?
To become a physical therapist need a 3-year degree.
How Much Physical Therapist Salary?
A Physical Therapist’s average salary of $89,440 in 2019.
6 Steps to Become a Physical Therapist:
There are 6 simple steps to becoming a physical therapist:
1-Get Bachelor’s Degree:
Normally you need a bachelor’s degree, such as in sports, health science, or exercise.
But sometimes need a graduate program as well, required to complete specific prerequisites.
- Kinesiology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Anatomy
- Physiology
2-Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree:
So after that student must be enrolled and get a successful degree in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
3-Clear National Physical Therapy Examination:
So, after getting the doctor of physical therapy degree now you must clear the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) if you want to become a licensed physical therapist.
4-Get a License to Practice:
The license is different in different states or countries, mostly they need practice not just clear the national physical therapy examination only to become physical therapists.
5-Complete a Residency Program”
A clinical residency is a post-graduate program that incorporates extra preparation’ coursework’ and clinical encounters. But, remember this is not compulsory it’s optional.
6-Earn Board Certification:
In the wake of becoming authorized and acquiring work insight in the field’ physical therapists have the chance to become board-certified clinical specialists.
So, for this visit to the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS)