So you made it to PT school. Congratulations! If you’re like me, upon entering your first year bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, you had..
5 Reasons OTs Make the Best Hand Therapists
Hand therapists are leading the charge in terms of functional return of the upper extremity.
When it comes to hand therapists, who better than OTs..
How to Become a Major League Baseball Physical Therapist
In my recent article, I discussed important questions to ask ourselves as we begin our careers as physical therapists. I debated whether to take a..
Why Being a Physical Therapy Generalist is a Good Thing.
The 2017 Tour de France was a nail-biter. The winner beat the second-place contender by a mere 54 seconds. That is not much, considering it was a..
Why I Passed Up a Cushy Job Right Out of PT School
Some people get lucky and have it - that perfect clinical rotation where they are working in your dream setting, with their dream patient..
Aquatic Therapy: Come on in, the Water's Fine
When I was in physical therapy school, I wanted to keep my options open as to which setting I would work in after I graduated. Having worked as a..
What is the OT low vision certification and why is it important?
Low vision was named an emerging practice area for occupational therapists in..
Physical therapy is a profession of many opportunities. One of the coolest aspects of our profession is the ability to work in a multitude of..
The OT Alphabet Soup: Occupational Therapy Credentials
Have you ever wondered what all of those occupational therapy credentials behind a signature stood for?
Well, we are going to break it down for you...
To raise awareness about Hand Therapy Week (June 5th-11th, 2017), NewGradPhysicalTherapy wants to celebrate the benefits of hand therapy and..