This book is written for physical therapists and anyone curious about the industry.
It provides information on how to become a physical therapist, where and how to work, and what qualifications are required, as well as details on various treatment methods and questions you may have about the physical therapists you meet in your daily life.
The author's extensive experience and expertise will provide readers with insights into future prospects and industry news, helping them understand the broader picture of the professional world.

The field of physical therapy is subdivided into many different areas.
There are many different fields you can enter after graduating from a related department.
In modern times, life expectancy has increased, and more and more people are seeking to extend their "healthy lifespan," so there is ample room for physical therapists to expand their scope.
After obtaining a physical therapist license, it is best to first get a job and gain experience.
As you gain experience in various fields, you will be able to find a place that suits your interests and aptitude.
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In some ways, the relationship between doctors and physical therapists can be seen as vertical, as doctors have absolute prescribing power.
This phenomenon is due to our country's unique medical system.
There are only a handful of countries in the world that provide physical therapy under a doctor's prescription, and our country is one of them.
In most foreign countries, physical therapists have private practices like doctors.
This means that you can open a physical therapy clinic.
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Each department subdivides its work into sections according to its name.
Although the physical therapy room is the most advanced department, it generally provides hot packs, cold packs, and thermoelectric therapy.
The manual therapy room is a department that evaluates and treats patients using bare hands.
The exercise therapy room is broadly divided into the neurological exercise therapy room and the musculoskeletal exercise therapy room.
In large-scale hospitals such as university hospitals, general hospitals, and rehabilitation hospitals, there are separate adult/pediatric treatment rooms for neurological exercise therapy.
Because the rehabilitation approaches for adult and pediatric patients are different.
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To get a job as a physical therapist at a hospital, passing the national exam is essential.
To be recognized as a physical therapist and perform treatment work, you must pass the national exam and obtain a license.
In hospitals, physical therapists perform treatments prescribed in the physical therapy room and file insurance claims for reimbursement and non-reimbursement through prescription codes.
This is one of the reasons why you need to submit a copy of your physical therapist license when applying for a job at a hospital.
The license is recognized by the state and an institutional arrangement is in place to enable its use.
Therefore, after obtaining a physical therapist license, you should not carelessly disclose the license number, etc. on social media, etc.
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The best part is that the student's mother's health has improved and she is now able to care for her child better.
Both mom and baby felt much better, so we went on a family trip over the weekend.
When I was sick, I just wanted to lie at home and do nothing, but after treatment, my family's life changed to one where we could enjoy spending time outdoors.
When one of the family members is sick for a long time, the family's life can become dark.
I remember the vibrant family as I helped the mother and daughter with their rehabilitation.
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Treatment times vary widely.
There was a time when I had to get treatment in 10 minutes.
Therapists cannot be blamed for short treatment times.
The best treatment must be provided within the given time.
If the treatment time is 10 minutes, the patient is quickly assessed and one or two necessary treatments are administered.
In fact, it is important to secure absolute treatment time, but if the cause is clearly known, treatment can be effective even in a short period of time.
Even if treatment time and treatment room conditions are insufficient or poor, you must demonstrate your capabilities within them.
A skilled therapist can reduce patient discomfort even in a short treatment time.
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I spoke with a teacher who runs three physical therapy clinics in Colorado, USA, through a referral from a senior physical therapist.
He was a self-made man who was active in the mainstream American physical therapy industry.
The teacher asked me three questions.
The questions were: Why do you want to work as a physical therapist in the United States? Do you speak English at a native level? Are there any physical therapists or organizations that can sponsor you after you obtain a physical therapist license in the United States?
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A good physical therapist is one who does his best to relieve the patient's discomfort and helps them recover quickly, and one who speaks through results.
That's why we study, research, and strive to hone our skills.
It is said that the first condition and ability of a good physical therapist for juniors is treatment skills.
This requires being kind, speaking warmly, and making an effort to listen to what the patient has to say.

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