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Physical Therapy (DPT)

Physical therapy articles for pre-PT students, DPT students, and physical therapists, including DPT admissions, PT school, clinical training, rehabilitation care, and physical therapy careers.

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Pre-Dental, Pre-Health, Pre-Medical, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Podiatry, Pre-Psychology, Pre-Veterinary

Practical Perspectives for Navigating the Admissions Process 

Abstract: Drawing from years of experience as an assistant dean for admissions, Heidi Fuchs offers ... Read more

Heidi Fuchs

Updated April 14, 2026 by Heidi Fuchs

Starting PT School

Physical Therapy School

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting PT School

Starting physical therapy (PT) school can be a daunting experience. It’s a lot of change ... Read more

Priya Patel

Updated April 19, 2023 by Priya Patel

Pre-Physical Therapy

How to Make the Most of Your Physical Therapy Observation Experiences

Congratulations on your decision to apply to PT school! Observation experiences are an important part ... Read more

Lauren Calamari

Updated August 17, 2022 by Lauren Calamari

Physical Therapist Q&A

Insight Into the Life of a DPT: Q&A with Dr. Mellinger

What does the life of a physical therapist entail? Dr. Caleb Mellinger, who is a ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

Physical Therapy School

Ask Me Anything (AMA) With Current DPT Students

This is a transcript of the Ask Me Anything with DPT Students: Amber and Michael. ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy School

Resources You Need To Succeed As A Physical Therapy Student

Congratulations on pursuing the route to be a physical therapist! The journey may be difficult ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated October 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network

Physical Therapy (DPT)

How to Become a Vestibular Physical Therapist

When you start physical therapy school you know you want to work as a physical ... Read more

Madison Oak

Updated June 26, 2022 by Madison Oak

Physical Therapy (DPT)

Similarities and Differences Between Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

OT or PT? Occupational therapists (OT) and physical therapists (PT) often work side-by-side, addressing similar ... Read more

Caitlin Dobson

Updated August 31, 2022 by Caitlin Dobson

physical therapy settings

Pre-Physical Therapy

5 Physical Therapy Settings to Explore Before Applying to PT School

When you’re planning to apply to physical therapy school, you may or may not have ... Read more

Meredith Castin

Updated June 24, 2022 by Meredith Castin

physical therapy job interview

Physical Therapy (DPT)

What to Expect in a Typical Physical Therapy Job Interview

Congratulations! You’ve submitted an application for your physical therapy dream job; you’re eager to shine ... Read more

Meredith Castin

Updated January 22, 2019 by Meredith Castin

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapy (DPT)

Specialties and Practice Settings as a Physical Therapist

What is Physical Therapy? Chances are, you’ve heard of physical therapy (PT). Perhaps you have ... Read more

Meredith Castin

Updated November 28, 2023 by Meredith Castin

Physical Therapist Q&A

Helping Hands: A Conversation with Paul Rockar, Jr., DPT, MS

The first thing you notice about Paul Rockar, Jr., PT, DPT, MS, is his energy. ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated June 27, 2022 by Suzanne Barston

Physical Therapist Q&A

20 Questions: Jeremy Duane Houser, PT, DPT

Jeremy Houser shares his advice for students and gives perspective on the field of physical therapy

Juliet Farmer

Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer

Physical Therapy (DPT)

20 Questions: David Andry, PT

David Andry, PT shares his perspective on the field of physical therapy and advice for students

Juliet Farmer

Updated February 28, 2019 by Juliet Farmer

Physical Therapist Q&A

20 Questions: Karen McCain, PT, DPT, NCS

Karen McCain, PT,  DPT, NCS is assistant professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical ... Read more

Juliet Farmer

Updated August 30, 2022 by Juliet Farmer

Physical Therapy (DPT)

Implementing and Operating a Physical Therapy Business

Sterling Carter answers twenty questions about being a physical therapist and owning his own physical therapy clinic.

Rosrin Wuithiran

Updated February 28, 2019 by Rosrin Wuithiran

Physical Therapist Q&A

20 Questions: Secili DeStefano, DPT, OCS

Dr. Secili DeStefano shares her insights about the field of physical therapy and advice for students.

Juliet Farmer

Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer

Pre-Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy Admissions Process – Part 2

This is the second article in our series about the physical therapy admissions process.

Gregory Brusola

Updated August 17, 2022 by Gregory Brusola

Pre-Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy Admissions Process – Part 1

A brief overview of the process of applying to physical therapy programs.

Gregory Brusola

Updated August 17, 2022 by Gregory Brusola

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