Education path of a Physical Therapist

What is the education level of a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)?

Which profession requires a residency before working on your own?

Education level required of a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Medical school is a ____ year program

Where would you be most likely to complete an associate's degree?

Damage caused by an overstretched tendon or muscle

Damage caused by an overstretched ligament

Connects muscle to bone

Connects bones to other bones

Ability to sense the body's orientation in space. "One's own perception"

Cruciate in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) means

If a behavior is contraindicated, it is

Crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee joint

Angle of the femur in relation to the pelvis and tibia. If more extreme, can put athletes at greater risk for certain injuries.

A break in a bone and a fracture in a bone are the same thing

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is used to study

Force directed toward the midline of the body. Think: player hit from lateral side of the knee

Athletic trainers work primarily in the high school, collegiate, and professional sports settings

Physical therapists primarily work with the older adult population

Example of an acute injury or condition

Example of a chronic condition or illness

X-rays allow healthcare professionals to study

Who is most likely to be their own boss, as they often own the facility they work in?

Standardized test required of prospective medical school students, including biology, chemistry, psychology/sociology, etc

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) connects the _____ to the _____

Type of fracture or dislocation that breaks the skin

Recovery from a major athletic injury will typically involve a patient working with many different healthcare professionals

Condition in which cartilage is worn down in a joint, causing bone-to-bone exposure