Victory Physical Therapy Georgina Ryder Diandra Schonyers Chris Ossttaddatt Julian Berrios Katie Griffiths Ashley Landie

Involved since 1977 Involved since 1977 Volunteering  Found his calling in 1982 Volunteering  Found his calling in 1982 Penn State Penn State NSCA NSCA CSCS CSCS APTA APTA PT Career PT Career Greatest Achievement: his family Greatest Achievement: his family

Stephanie Quiros’ Background Stephanie Quiros’ Background University of Delaware (2006) for Undergraduate & Thomas Jefferson University (2009) Graduate University of Delaware (2006) for Undergraduate & Thomas Jefferson University (2009) Graduate Publication: “The Effect of Trunk strengthening on Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of the Literature.” Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice. Volume 22; 1:10 Publication: “The Effect of Trunk strengthening on Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of the Literature.” Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice. Volume 22; 1:10 Ultimate Professional Goal: Owner of a practice or a partner Ultimate Professional Goal: Owner of a practice or a partner

What is a Physical Therapist? Definition: Definition: Where can they practice? Where can they practice? Outpatient/Inpatient clinics, offices or rehab facilities Outpatient/Inpatient clinics, offices or rehab facilities Hospitals Hospitals Schools Schools Fitness centers &sports training facilities Fitness centers &sports training facilities

Salary Begins from 52-62,000 Begins from 52-62,000 Increases from this range depending on where you decide to specialize 2008: median salary was $72,790

“Hands on” Health Care Goals Provide the best PT care that’s available in the area Use medical model Treat patients like family Evaluates patients for accuracy, efficiency, & progress; not speed

Pros and Cons Least FavoriteLeast Favorite Most Favorite!!Most Favorite!! Emotional Connection Working with patients Meeting all kinds of people Family environment Concise legal aspects Paperwork

Patients Morning Age Group: Morning Age Group: Afternoon Age Group: Afternoon Age Group: Dealing with unfriendly patients Dealing with unfriendly patients Assertive but not aggressive Assertive but not aggressive Put yourself in their shoes: EMPATHY Put yourself in their shoes: EMPATHY Objective Findings: systematic Objective Findings: systematic Treat them with respect Treat them with respect Have an open mind Have an open mind

Typical Session Cardiovascular Warm-Up Cardiovascular Warm-Up Therapeutic Exercise Therapeutic Exercise Dynamic Therapeutic Activities Dynamic Therapeutic Activities Stretching Stretching Pain Relief Treatment Pain Relief Treatment Demonstration Demonstration

Dr. Walters’ Words of Wisdom You’re always learning You’re always learning “We don’t all know what we think we know” “We don’t all know what we think we know” Lots of experience (if he hadn’t of had all of his experience, he said he would not be where he is today. He didn’t have the best GPA in the world, letters of Rec., a lot of volunteering) Lots of experience (if he hadn’t of had all of his experience, he said he would not be where he is today. He didn’t have the best GPA in the world, letters of Rec., a lot of volunteering) There are PTs that focus on getting patients in and out and there are those who spend times and work the patients There are PTs that focus on getting patients in and out and there are those who spend times and work the patients Business mills vs. Personal Care Business mills vs. Personal Care

Ms. Quiros’ Words of Wisdom Make sure you observe different places before you decide where you want to work Make sure you observe different places before you decide where you want to work Don’t get discouraged by the amount of hours you have to put in during graduate school Don’t get discouraged by the amount of hours you have to put in during graduate school

Masters/Doctorate Degree Programs Drexel University Drexel University Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Rehab Sciences Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Rehab Sciences Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in PT Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in PT Temple University Temple University Physical Therapy Physical Therapy UMDNJ UMDNJ Entry Level DPT Entry Level DPT PhD in Health Sciences PhD in Health Sciences Post-Professional DPT Post-Professional DPT

Organizations American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

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