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What is Musculoskeletal System

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Handbook of Research on Advising and Developing the Pre-Health Professional Student
A system in the human body associated with the health and function of muscles and bones.
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The Profession of Physical Therapy: A Collaborative Effort of Physical Therapist (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Holly Jonely (The George Washington University, USA), Miriam Okine-Davies (The George Washington University, USA), Ellen Costello (The George Washington University, USA), Matthew B. Garber (The George Washington University, USA), and Cristina Fontanez Garrison (Howard Community College, USA)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 12
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9617-3.ch004
Abstract
Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are licensed healthcare providers and movement specialists who assist persons in preventing and maximizing function in the presence of injury and disease. Career and guidance counselors play a critical role in encouraging and mentoring students interested in the field of physical therapy. This chapter will assist them in providing advice for interested students to be successful candidates for educational programs. The profession of physical therapy can be rewarding, and job security projections have been consistently positive.
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