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Physical therapist assistants treat patients with movement, strength, and coordination disorders in order to improve function, decrease pain, and increase independence. The scope of practice may include:
administration of physical modalities
therapeutic exercise
ambulation training
assisting/instructing patients with transfers and functional activities
Physical therapist assistants:
must recognize common medical disorders
must be able to assess whether patients are progressing appropriately with the treatment plan determined by the supervising physical therapist
work closely with other allied health team members
are currently in demand in the health care system and physical therapist assistant is listed as one of the 10 fastest growing occupations by the US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics