91¾«Ñ¡ under91¾«Ñ¡s who are interested in a career in physical therapy may choose to complete a pre-physical therapy track along with their bachelor’s degree in preparation for 91¾«Ñ¡ school. 91¾«Ñ¡ offers a doctor of physical therapy program through its College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. Pacific also offers several other pre-professional tracks.
91¾«Ñ¡ Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is the examination, treatment and instruction of human beings to detect, assess, prevent, correct, alleviate and limit physical disability, movement dysfunction, bodily malfunction and pain from injury and disease. It includes the administration, interpretation and evaluation of tests and measurements of bodily functions and structures.
Physical therapy today includes a range of patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. Physical therapists can be certified specialists in neurology, orthopedics, hand therapy, aquatics and pediatrics. They serve as a vital part of preparing patients to return to their normal daily activities and are primary educators of patients on how best to perform these activities.
The role of physical therapists has grown from passive assistants following physicians’ orders to active participants in patient rehabilitation. Most therapy today is conducted in clinics owned by therapists or in therapy units where the physical therapist is in a management position.
