Class is in Session

For over a month, I have had the opportunity to observe a Physical Therapist working in a school setting. This setting was new for me because she worked with young children from ages 5-13. It reminded me that I absolutely love working with children -it brought joy to my face to see them light up over the smallest thing.

The room where the physical therapist and occupational therapist work are filled with an indoor swing and tons of toys. At first I didn’t understand the concept of how the games were helping the children, but then the therapist asked me, “ What is an alternative to single leg raises?” I drew a complete blank…See, children don’t have the patience like adults do. They won’t sit down and do exactly what you tell them to do, so you have to come up with alternative strategies to make it fun to help them gain muscle strength, balance, eye and hand coordination,etc.  The objective is to make therapy fun and before you know it, they’re making progress. 

Pediatrics is a specialization that a physical therapist can attain after their degree. I have always been focused on working with people with sport related injuries. I’m glad I had the opportunity to observe a variety of settings so I can decide what I like and don’t like. The good thing is I still have time to decide exactly what I want to focus on. 

Different Specializations for Physical Therapists

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary (CCS)

Clinical Electrophysiology (ECS)

Geriatrics (GCS)

Neurology (NCS)

Orthopaedics (OCS)

Pediatrics (PCS)

Sports (SCS)

Women's Health (WCS)

Want to learn more about each specialization?

http://www.abpts.org/Certification/ClinicalElectrophysiology/