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(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 09, 2012 ) La Prairie, Quebec -- The webmaster on the Physical Therapy Assistant Schools corporate website today announced a new publication has been posted on the site which details the duties of a physical therapy assistant. The website is updated on a weekly basis with new information which includes studies on the profession such as salaries and job outlook for recent graduates.
A physical therapist assistant helps the physical therapists to provide treatment to patients with mobility issues, physical disabilities and they help patients with pain management. An assistant may be asked to help patients exercise their injured muscles or to help a patient learn how to use crutches. In addition, an aid may be asked to prepare therapy equipment before a patient arrives for his or her therapy session.
“My dad was hurt when I was about seven years old. I used to go with him to see his physical therapist three times a week since he used to baby sit me. The therapist was so nice and she was so pretty that I have dreamed of becoming a physical therapist assistant for as long as I can remember. Thanks for providing the information on your website as it’s going to help me achieve my dream. Finally!” – Jessica Feliz
The types of patients that a physical therapy aide will be asked to help with include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as lower-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.
Physical therapist assistants work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists in a hospital environment or rehabilitation center. Many patients are also seen on an out-patient basis as their condition improves. The assistant also helps with therapeutic methods such as electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, and ultrasound procedures. They can also be required to massage a patientÂ’s injured muscles in order to help the blood flow to that part of the body. Physical therapist assistants record the patient's responses to all of the treatments and create a report on the outcome of each treatment for the physical therapist who then meets with a doctor to update the patientÂ’s care plan.
About Physical Therapy Assistant Schools:
Physical Therapy Assistant Schools is a website that is devoted to providing updated information on becoming a physical therapist assistant. Visitors will learn about all aspects of physical therapist assistant programs, certification, job outlook and salary. They can search for accredited programs near them with the handy school locator widget.
Physical Therapy Assistant Schools
Lisa Thomas
(718) - 838 - 9194
admin@physicaltherapyassistantprograms.com 
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