Do you aspire to work in healthcare and positively impact others’ lives? Are you interested in fitness and want to help patients work toward their health and wellness goals through skilled, functional exercise? If so, a vocation as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) may be the route to pursue. Who are PTA professionals, and what […]
Author: Cheryl Young, Radiation Therapy Program Director | Editor: Cindy Chamberlin, Content Specialist Radiation Therapy, defined by educators Perez and Brady (2008),1 is a clinical modality utilizing ionizing radiation to treat cancer and other benign diseases. It is a field that uses evolving technologies coupled with exact procedures centered around compassionate care for patients. Radiation […]
Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) work under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists to help patients regain movement and manage pain after surgery, traumatic brain injury (TBI), injury, disability, or illness. The rehabilitative and therapeutic modalities used include soft tissue mobilization/massage techniques, stretching, exercises, manual therapy interventions, range of movement motions, electrotherapies, and more.1 Physical Therapist […]
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