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What athletes can learn from their physical therapists

What physical therapists learn from professional sports injuries

Injuries are lowered when individuals participate in physical therapy training.

Athletes use their bodies to achieve great feats of strength, speed and endurance. All of that wear and tear can take a toll on the skeletomuscular system, leading to sudden or chronic injuries. Athletes who work with physical therapists can learn a lot about how to heal their current injuries, how to prevent new ones and even how important mental health is to the recovery process.

Physical therapy can prevent injuries

Most often, physical therapists are tasked with helping people recover from injuries or surgery, but they can also play a role in injury prevention.

What athletes can learn from their physical therapists

Physical Therapy

Injuries are lowered when individuals participate in physical therapy training. Athletes use their bodies to achieve great feats of strength, speed and endurance. All of that wear and tear can take a toll on the skeletomuscular system, leading to sudden or chronic injuries. Athletes who work with physical therapists can learn a lot about how to heal their current injuries, how to prevent new ones and even how important mental health is to the recovery process. Physical therapy can prevent injuries Most often, physical therapists are tasked with helping people recover from injuries or surgery, but they can also play a role in injury prevention.

The travel therapist’s guide to Los Angeles

The travel therapist’s guide to Los Angeles

There’s never a dull moment in the City of Angels.

One of the best perks of being a travel therapist is the chance to see some of the most iconic places in the country. Los Angeles and the surrounding metropolitan area have many opportunities for therapists at hospitals, clinics and private physical therapy centers. If you accept a contract in Southern California, you’ll always have something to do in your off time. Keep reading to learn about some of the best things to do in the Los Angeles area:

For art lovers

There’s no shortage of spectacular art in the Los Angeles area. The Getty Center should be at the top of your list if you want to spend the day absorbing culture.

The travel therapist’s guide to Los Angeles

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There’s never a dull moment in the City of Angels. One of the best perks of being a travel therapist is the chance to see some of the most iconic places in the country. Los Angeles and the surrounding metropolitan area have many opportunities for therapists at hospitals, clinics and private physical therapy centers. If you accept a contract in Southern California, you’ll always have something to do in your off time. Keep reading to learn about some of the best things to do in the Los Angeles area: For art lovers There’s no shortage of spectacular art in the Los Angeles area. The Getty Center should be at the top of your list if you want to spend the day absorbing culture.

3 steps to becoming a physical therapy superstar

3 ways to become a better physical therapist

You can’t be a good physical therapist if you don’t take care of yourself

In many cases, becoming a better physical therapist isn’t just about becoming more familiar with the technical knowledge you use every day, it’s about becoming a better communicator and remaining interested in field advancements. When you’re a travel therapist, the role of communication and knowledge takes on an even more important role. From one health care facility to another, you’ll encounter new situations, cultures and personalities. Keep reading for some key tips on becoming a better physical therapist:

3 steps to becoming a physical therapy superstar

Physical Therapy

You can’t be a good physical therapist if you don’t take care of yourself In many cases, becoming a better physical therapist isn’t just about becoming more familiar with the technical knowledge you use every day, it’s about becoming a better communicator and remaining interested in field advancements. When you’re a travel therapist, the role of communication and knowledge takes on an even more important role. From one health care facility to another, you’ll encounter new situations, cultures and personalities. Keep reading for some key tips on becoming a better physical therapist:

Speech Language Pathologists enjoy using mobile apps for speech therapy homework

The benefits of mobile app use in speech therapy

Speech therapists in particular can greatly benefit from using certain apps in their daily work.

It’s become a cliché that there’s an app for everything, but when you look at your favorite app store, you can see it’s actually quite true. Any hobby, skill or professional interest has a plethora of related mobile apps available. Speech Language Pathologists in particular have benefited  greatly from using apps with their clients.

Speech therapy apps for kids

Therapy happens as much at home as it does at the care facility. Being able to send younger patients home with activities they can do with their parents can have numerous benefits. This is especially true for patients who are shy or need to do some extra practicing at home.

Speech Language Pathologists enjoy using mobile apps for speech therapy homework

Speech Language Pathology

Speech therapists in particular can greatly benefit from using certain apps in their daily work. It’s become a cliché that there’s an app for everything, but when you look at your favorite app store, you can see it’s actually quite true. Any hobby, skill or professional interest has a plethora of related mobile apps available. Speech Language Pathologists in particular have benefited greatly from using apps with their clients. Speech therapy apps for kids Therapy happens as much at home as it does at the care facility. Being able to send younger patients home with activities they can do with their parents can have numerous benefits. This is especially true for patients who are shy or need to do some extra practicing at home.

Travel therapists: How to spend your free time in NYC

Travel therapists: How to spend your free time in NYC

The Fragrance Garden in particular is great for those who need a little natural aromatherapy in NYC.

Seasoned travel therapists know that one great perk of the job is the ability to see and explore some of the best cities in the U.S. New York City is one of those destinations that lives up to the hype – towering skyscrapers, an amazing arts and culture scene and some rather interesting people make it a fun place to work. After you finish working with your patients for the day, here’s some of our favoirte activities in the Big Apple:

See a Broadway show (obviously)

NYC is home to the best live theater in the U.S., so you shouldn’t miss this opportunity to take in a show. Grab a buddy, dress up and hit the town! Going to Broadway also means passing through Times Square, so you’ll get to do some pre-show people watching as you taxi to

Travel therapists: How to spend your free time in NYC

Destinations Travel Guides

The Fragrance Garden in particular is great for those who need a little natural aromatherapy in NYC. Seasoned travel therapists know that one great perk of the job is the ability to see and explore some of the best cities in the U.S. New York City is one of those destinations that lives up to the hype – towering skyscrapers, an amazing arts and culture scene and some rather interesting people make it a fun place to work. After you finish working with your patients for the day, here’s some of our favoirte activities in the Big Apple: See a Broadway show (obviously) NYC is home to the best live theater in the U.S., so you shouldn’t miss this opportunity to take in a show. Grab a buddy, dress up and hit the town! Going to Broadway also means passing through Times Square, so you’ll get to do some pre-show people watching as you taxi to