Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Physical therapists help people improve and recover their ability to move. To become a physical therapist, you need a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) ...

18 credit hours in courses that cover content areas that were not typically addressed in physical therapy education programs prior to implementation of the DPT as the first professional degree. These ...

In the CAPTE-accredited physical therapist professional education program at the University of Dayton, you'll graduate prepared to be a knowledgeable, service-oriented, self-assured, adaptable, ...

Here is a guide of recommended courses to take in preparation for a physical therapy program. These are just common requirements/recommendations. Course requirements ...

This course provides a study of pharmacological agents and their effects on the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems. Particular emphasis is placed on recognition ...

Orthopedic physical therapists are physical therapists who have received additional training and education in orthopedics. Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the musculoskeletal ...

While Northwestern University is on the quarter calendar, our course credit is expressed in terms of units, not semester or quarter hours. Course credit units can be confusing for Northwestern ...

Physical therapy is a medical treatment that helps you improve your function, range of motion, and overall quality of life. Physical therapy can help accelerate healing from an injury, reduce pain, ...