A Day in the Life of a Physical Therapy Technician

Do you like the idea of helping people get better, helping them get back to a more mobile, pain-free life after an injury? If that sounds good to you, a career as a physical therapy technician (PTT) might be worth checking out! To give you a feel for what a physical therapy technician does, sometimes […]

What Does a Physical Therapist Technician Do?

Interested in a physical therapy career? Don’t know where to start? If you’re passionate about helping people and making a positive impact on peoples’ lives, then how about becoming a physical therapy aide? A physical therapy aide works under the supervision of a physical therapist and helps patients regain movement and manage pain as they […]

What Will I Learn : Physical Therapy Technology

Stuff happens right? Injuries from trips, falls, wrecks, all kinds of accidents – they happen every day. When people are recovering from an accident, illness or surgery, physical therapy can help speed up the healing process. We spoke with students in Carrington College’s Physical Therapy Technology program [1] to find out what they’re learning. Why Choose Physical […]

How To Do Active Range of Motion Exercises

Updated: September 3, 2025 Our bodies are truly amazing. We can perform many types of motions, drawing on the intricate interplay of our bones, muscles, joints, and tendons to help us achieve both incredible athletic feats and simple, yet critical day-to-day maneuvers. Qualities such as strength and flexibility drive these motions, helping us to adapt […]

Modern methods for physician collaboration

A continuing challenge for health care professionals, whether a college pharmacy technician, dentist, physician or nurse, is communicating with other medical personnel in order to successfully provide the best treatment for patients. This challenge is exacerbated due to the fact that most medical professionals have to constantly consider the reputation of their practice. Medical professionals need security […]

Back pain is found to be leading cause of disability worldwide

Employment for physical therapists is expected to grow 36 percent between 2012 and 2022, a number that is triple the average growth rate of all other occupations.1 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be a greater demand for professionals who have completed a medical assisting program and are licensed physical therapists. This […]