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Starting Salary for a Physical Therapist Assistant in New Jersey?

Question by : Starting Salary for a Physical Therapist Assistant in New Jersey? What is the Starting Salary for a Physical Therapist Assistant in New Jersey? I am thinking about becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant after high school, and was wondering if it was worth it. So far the job description seems like a good fit for me, as I like to workout meaning I’m in shape and love the gym, and and love helping others as well, just want to know if you can live decent with the salary. I was also thinking that after getting a degree and being certified, i would become certified as a massage therapist as well, to be able to massage patients that need it. Also I heard it is possible you earn more as a physical therapist assistant if you know how to give massages. Read more... ...

Are There Any Good Online Occupational Therapy Schools?

Question by Steven E: Are there any good online Occupational Therapy schools? I am a junior exercise science major at a highly accredited undergraduate school, and I am starting to look for graduate schools. I want to be an occupational therapist, so, naturally, I am looking for a good OT school. At the moment, I am hoping to find an online school I can take classes at to earn my masters. Does anybody have any references or ideas for online Occupational Therapy masters? I hear it doesn’t matter as much as to where you got your masters, as long as you become board certified, so I don’t care as much as to where. I just know I want to take my classes online. Read more... ...

'You Just Keep Going': Film About Quadruple Amputee Soldier Makes New York

by goarmyphotos 'You just keep going': Film about quadruple amputee soldier makes New York … The film includes raw footage from the early days of his recuperation and was filmed in less than four days due to Mills' intense rehabilitation schedule. It also includes interviews of fellow soldiers and combat medics, as well as a reenactment of … Read more on Fox News Marine veteran, double amputee stops in Salida Ride2Recovery is a nonprofit that helps wounded soldiers receive mental and physical rehabilitation through the sport of cycling. Mailing address: Ride2Recovery, Attn: Donations, 23679 Calabasas Road, No. 420, Calabasas, CA 91302. Posted: Tuesday … Read more on Mountain Mail Newspaper Read more... ...

Iowa Teen Plans Prom to Help Recover From Brain Injury

...  teen plans prom to help recover from brain injury She has been missing her senior year while recovering at On With Life, a brain injury and stroke rehabilitation facility in Ankeny. Saturday was prom night at On With Life. Emma planned the party and learned some new dance moves as part of her recovery. Read more on KCCI Des Moines Local pastor survives stroke, advocates for Affordable Care Act William Bunton, pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church, talks about his recent stroke and how the Affordable Care Act benefitted him as a pastor of a church that can't afford to insure him, during an interview at his home ...

Help in Recovery From Injury

...  in recovery from injury 'That's not to say we will only care for folks with a brain injury though – we want to offer a range of care to anyone who needs it, and we are fortunate in having many contacts with specialists, not only here but in the UK too, so we can tap into … Read more on Isle of Man Today Gloria Dei in Downers Grove invites community to find a 'real, balanced life … “Sports Concussion Facts: When to Return to Play” and “Substance Abuse and Brain Injury” presented by Dr. Patrick Walsh and Dr. Anjum Sayyad from Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton • “Cancer … Cooking, exercise and yoga demonstrations Read more on Chicago Tribune Read ...

Christian Colleges That Offer Occupational Therapy?

Question by Holly: christian colleges that offer Occupational Therapy? As I did some research for Occupational Therapy at a Christian college, I only found pre-occupational therapy. Are there any schools that just offer the Occupational Therapy five year plan? Also, for the pre-occupational therapy does that mean I would have my B.A in it and then switch to a graduate school? Best answer: Answer by MaryI am not sure of the answer but the list of all OT schools are listed at the professional organization of OT www.aota.org I am a PT Read more... ...

Muscular Dystrophy Rehabilitation: Muscular Dystrophy Causes and Symptoms and Treatments for Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of genetic, hereditary muscle diseases that cause progressive muscle weakness. Muscular dystrophy are characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakness, defects in muscle proteins, and the death of muscle cells and tissue. Nine diseases including Duchenne, Becker, limb girdle, congenital, facio scapulohumeral, myotonic, oculopharyngeal, distal, and Emery-Dreifuss are always classified as Muscular dystrophy. Read more on Yoga for Muscular Dystrophy and Natural Cure for Multiple sclerosis and Migraine Treatment Principal symptoms include: 1.  Progressive Muscular weakness 2.  Poor Balance 3.  Frequent Falls 4.  Walking Difficulty 5.  Waddling Gait Read more... ...