Becoming a Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist - Ask Doctor Jo

On average how many clients do you see in a day

I just tore my ACL and it was amazing to get to see how PT has helped me get back to soccer. Even though i’m just a freshman, i know that i want to be a physical therapist and help people like me.

I'm setting up to go to school to get my Doctors in physical therapy. My question is, do I have to specialize in a particular field such as orthopedics in to get a job?

I am a mechanical engineering major at the moment but I want to switch to physical therapy because I hate math.

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Hi dr Jo, I know it’s not related to the subject but I’m 20 and one day suddenly I started to feel lumbar pain, then I felt leg weakness and it’s one year since I feel this weakness. Can it be from my spine? All the blood tests are good (I made a lot of tests), cranial MRI is good. Please help☹️🥹

Hi doctor, what is the differen between phyical therapist and physiotherapist

I wish I could become a PT!

About to enter my senior year, and looking into more detail and information about becoming a PT, this helped a lot! Still looking into it more.

Which is Good Carrier option BSC Nursing or BPT?

What is the level of compensation for a physiotherapist

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Please please answer this question. Recently my lower back pain has worsened. But it's different than it has ever been. When I sleep in a bed or really anywhere flat the next morning I can't straighten my back out without pain in the lower area till late in the evening. However, if I sleep in a recliner this pain is greatly reduced all day. I would really love to know if you have ever had this problem before? What's wrong with me?

Are these 2 pros the same or different ?

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Thanks for this video! I'm currently a high school freshman discovering what I want to do for a living. I really want to help others, love working with people, and really like that exercise is the "medicine" for healing patients. I think PT might be a great fit for me! What is the work-life balance of a PT?

Is the difference between P.T. And Physiotherapist is that the latter is more hands on?

Thanks for the insight

How long does it take to become a physical therapist?

I never really knew what Physio was in my junior years. I thought it linked to personal training and dancing to the beat of a song with dumbbells in your hands. I noticed I have some motivation skills and I really want to watch people recover. When my last few years rolled by, I finally made the decision to research this and follow it as my career choice. Is there any chance you can give me a flat-out description of a typical day in a physiotherapist’s life?

Hello! Love Your channel! My mom is incredible Physiotherapist and she is very passionate about her work and loves that she is able to help people the way You do it as well! I am really doubting between choosing a physiotherapy as a profession or clinical psychology. Do You know whether if I have BCs in physiotherapy I would be able to then continue with a Master degree or PhD in Psychology?

It is a job that's worth the hype! Love the feeling of changing people's lives and making influences everyday!

Dr Jo, any tips for anyone on the journey to become a DPT? Currently doing Pre physical therapy degree and want to line my ducks up for best chances for physical therapy school.

Do I need an MBBS degree to become a PT?

Hello, i just find this channel today and already subscribed. I am planning for physiotherapist studies but I am scared about weither or not I will be formed correctly enough to perform/exercise my job perfectly. Here is my question, did you learn more practical stuff at college or was it more theoretical? Did you get better formed by college or by personal internships (I am asked to get mandatory ones before working as a physiotherapist)

I'm in school for a bachelor's of exercise science and I'm looking into DPT schools. When is a good time to start shadowing a DPT? I know I need some for entry, but I'm still 2.5 years away from graduating with my undergrad

I know you need atleast a masters to become a professor but does anyone know if I can become a Kinesiology instructor at a community college with a doctor of physical therapy degree ?

How many years does it take to complete a DPT program?

dr did you get any postgraduate studies?

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Dr jo
U are an inspiration 💕 thank u for being their always

Last year of high school, at first wanted to be a fitness trainer but then I looked up on physical therapist now I read a bit about it and watched this video I’m actually excited to pursing in this career thank you so much ! But I wanted to do a health related career because I love helping people.

Hi dr jo, your video really helped me understand a lot more and I had questions like, I’m 25 and might be looking for a career change is it too late to get into PT? What majors should I look to switch too, and what does it take to get into the actual PT program?

Hello, I am currently in a search to get to know more about the profession. A bit of background information for me is that I am now nearing my graduation for a psychology bachelor program (undergraduate) and I am contemplating whether the job description of a Physical Therapist may be suitable for someone adopting a psychosomatic approach and who is looking to work with people on a first-hand basis. Do you think there is a connection among the field of psychology and physical therapy? And if the response is affirmative what graduate program do you think I could pursue?

P.S: I appreciate the information shared in this video a lot!

In advance thank you for your time,

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I’m 17 now and I decided I want to try to become a PT. First off, is it difficult to become a PT, and what major do you recommend to go with to become a PT when going into college? Also, I don’t know if this will help, but I will be going to Kent state which is located in Ohio. May be back in a 2 years to ask questions when I graduate. 😅

I always wanted to go too school and learn Physical Therapy because I love helping others, but circumstances haven’t allowed me. I know I’m a little late, but my question is: How should I start learning Physical Therapy without going to school? What’s the first step I need to do?

Hello Dr Jo, I have been thinking about taking this route to be a PT. My bachelor's degree is in business so I would need to spend at least a year to complete prereqs. What is your advice for someone like me who is coming from a completely different field?

I got a question how long do you have to be in school for physical therapy also how would you describe the work load while in school and how much strain and stress does a job like this put on you

Hi, thanks for sharing! I want to know the Physical Therapist , is there this major in the university? Is there a qualification certificate?

PT s never get credit for getting pt's back on their feet, its usually the doctors who performed the surgery get the credit. in hospital acute setting

How long time I need to study to become a PT?

The only problem I having me right now what's the difference between a physical therapist and kinesiology
And can I do physical therapy with associate degree ?

I'm in senior high and i really wanna be a Physical Therapist in the future but the thing is that i'm really short, I'm only 149 cm short is it still possible for me to become one?

I really want to be a physical therapist, but I also want to be a massage therapist. I honestly can not choose, so I want to do both. Is that possible? Cause I don’t want to overwork myself.

I personally have never had any experience at all with PT stuff and it’s been really hard with trying to do stuff like that when COVID is going on still. It’s been really sad for me during college because I really want to get hands on experience or shadow someone but they aren’t doing it due to COVID so I don’t know what to do right now since I’m stuck with this... do you have any advice?🥺