Physical Therapy/Therapist Physical Therapy is the treatment of disorders of the muscles, bones, or joints by means of physical agents such as heat, light, water, manual and electronic massage, and exercise. A stroke, arthritis, fractures, and nerve damage are common conditions that are treated by Physical Therapy. The type of treatment needed is prescribed by a physician and carried out by trained physiotherapists. A therapist attempts to prevent pain or further damage and may …showed first 75 words of 357 total…

…showed last 75 words of 357 total…colleges and universities nationwide that offer professional education programs in physical therapy. Upon graduating from a university a Physical Therapist must pass a state administrated national exam. Along with this there are other requirements that vary from sate to state. Once a Physical Therapist gets a job the average starting salary is around $52,000. A Physical Therapists work environment is very wide spread. They can work in hospitals, to schools, to fitness centers, to rehabilitation facilities.