Why is it important?
- Physical therapy can prevent injuries if the athlete conditions their muscles.
- It can prolong an athlete's career if they keep getting conditioned it will prolong their ablilty to perform.
- It can also save an athlete's career because if they get injured and get physical therapy that is recommended it can save them from being put out of the game.
- If you get injured and don't get physical therapy like recommended it will affect you for the rest of your life.
- The injuries can affect your daily life if you don't get physical therapy. Simple tasks like opening a jar or picking up something off the floor.
Where do physical therapists work?
-Hospitals
-Clinics
-Universities
-Highschools
-Private Practice
-Professional Sports Teams
Where to get education?
-University of North Carolina
-East Carolina Universtiy
-Duke University
-Georgia State University
-University of Florida
-And many more!
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