Physical Therapy Training Resources

Physical Therapy Overview

“Physical therapists form relationships with their patients that can go on for years,” says Colleen Harper, Chief of Physical Therapy at LaRabida Hospital. “The relationship is a key part of the healing process.”

For Harper, the opportunity to work directly with patients and see real improvements is especially satisfying... Learn more about physical therapy jobs.

Physical Therapist Assistant Interview

Todd Bedward
Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Years in Field: 10 years

Why did you become a PTA?

I was injured in the service and I had to go through physical therapy. I really enjoyed it. I had already taken physics and chemistry, so I decided to go back to school and enroll at the University of Wisconsin to get my associate's in physical therapy assisting.

Physical therapy is an easy going field and it's easy to find jobs. Physical therapists are a fun group of people to work with. There isn't a lot of stress, as there is in the business world. Here, there is no corporate ladder. You are what you are. You try to do the best you can. If things go well you can move into research. Continue reading the PTA interview...

PTA Student Profile

Mickey Marggraf
Second-year Student at Green River Community College

How did you get involved in physical therapy?

I’ve always been physically active, and always been intrigued by the sciences. I have a BA in physical education, and I worked in the schools for 10 years. I wanted to get back into sports rehab, so I got a job as an aide in a clinic, and then studied physical training at the American College of Sports Medicine. After that I did a lot of fitness assessment testing. Continue reading the student profile...