Before You Become a Physical Therapist, Do This.

Here are the top 8 things you need to know about shadowing a Physical Therapist. Before you go to PT school or become a physical therapist, I recommend you shadow a physical therapist 100-200 hours.
Intro 00:00
What Is Shadowing 0:27
Shadowing Other Specialties 1:14
Settings in PT 2:00
Asking to Shadow a PT 3:08
What to Expect 3:39
Questions to Ask 5:12
Letter of Recommendation 6:18
3 Quick Tips! 7:10

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[karthikkrishna]

Thanks tim learned a lot from this video!! Quality content 💯

[MobayQ]

Thank you for making this video. Concise and practical advice.

[davidcrass]

Tim, I am considering becoming a PT, and I have a question you may be able to answer. Here is a little history first, and my question follows. I injured my neck during the last semester of my BA in English. I went to PT after graduation, and I had a terrible experience. They used a machine to traction my neck, and they left the room without giving me the "kill switch." It pulled too hard, and I ended up having worse pain, migraines, blurred vision, and extreme ringing in my ears for a couple of years. I was yelling and screaming trying to get out of it (I was strapped in) when the PT came back in. As I left the clinic, She was laughing and making jokes with her coworker about how I would never come back.

It has taken a couple of years, but I am mostly back to my old self again. The whole experience has changed my desire for the kind of work I want to do. I have had a chiropractor, but I have not gone back to PT since the traction incident. I have learned quite a bit about bodies, having been my own layman PT for my recovery. I am interested in becoming a PT because of my bad experience; I think I can be a good PT and actually help people. I am also interested in it because I am interested in bodies, how they work, and in their restoration.

*My question for you is this:* Given that I already have a BA in English, what additional schooling might I need before applying for PT school? I have no student debt, and I have funds at my disposal for PT school. I took one intro to biology class in my BA, but all the other science I have is not relevant.

Thank you in advance for you time and advice. I love your channel, and it has been a great resource for me. Keep it up!

[jasontvoorhees]

When is it a good time to start shadowing. Should you do it while you are in university? Great video, it was really informative!

[yuseliochoa]

Can you make a video about pediatric in physical therapy? I would love to hear more information about it. Thank you for sharing awesome videos

[factsoverfiction]

So many people train for years, then discover on-the-job, they really cab's stand being a teacher/nurse/lawyer/ etc. Everyone should shadow first.

[amm_]

was wondering, how were you able to pay for school especially for ya know, it taking 8 years?

[summer-thdr]

What year of college should I start shadowing and volunteering?

[blanewilkins]

Hello I’m currently in the military and am on my way to getting my degree in Kinesiology/ exercise science how would I go by shadowing if my work schedule is all over the place

[mjclaudianava]

Hey your contents are very useful! I'm a foreign educated Physiotherapist. A new immigrant. I did not get time to work as a PTA but right away passed the licensing exam. What do you think is the best way for me to tackle my inexperience in this country. I mean, I'm confident about my potential to work as a PT but I'm unsure about alot of other things that I could have learned by shadowing. Which I can't do now. Any inputs would be much appreciated.

[tiarasanchezsolano]

Do you have any tips for someone who wants to focus on pediatric physical therapy or is there any way in just working with kids. Also what is the age you should start shadowing at? I’m 16 and I don’t know if I’m to young to reach out to someone to see if I could shadow.

[brandonclay]

Is there a specific format you recommend for logging shadowing hours?

[juggz]

I was intrested in Media but now i just switched, i have no knowledge of PT, but i kinda wanna help people with ther physical problems, thats all i wanna do. help them relief and recover. Should i still try it i just grabbed a book :D

[jdubs]

is there a difference between physical therapist and sports physical therapist in terms of the process?

[yuseliochoa]

I love the video! Just wondering know do I need to have doctorate to become a pediatric in physical therapy? Also can I only complete the 4 years or it’s a requirement to complete the 6 years?