The Right Health Professionals for the Job
Fitness and wellness are terms that have been used for many years now, they are two things that everyone should strive for in order to live fuller lives. Fitness has been defined as “the state or condition of being physically sound and healthy, especially as the result of exercise and proper nutrition.” Wellness has been defined as “an approach to healthcare that emphasizes preventing illness and prolonging life, as opposed to emphasizing treating diseases.”
Many people know that they should improve both their fitness and wellness. However, not everyone takes the necessary steps to begin or continue their wellness plan. Fear-avoidance is common. Basically, someone avoids an activity out of fear of feeling worse or getting hurt or doing something wrong which may cause an injury.
Understandably you may have concerns because you have shoulder or knee pain, a bad back that goes “out” from time to time; have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc. Are you wondering how that may impact your ability to workout? Can you even workout? Maybe you are worried you are going to get hurt while trying to get into shape. Are you healthy and looking to get or stay in shape and want to prevent any injuries or illnesses? Perhaps you are tired of not getting the results you want.
Ease your concerns by joining a fitness center where Physical Therapists (PTs) are available at all times. Physical Therapists are healthcare professionals who receive Master’s or Doctoral level education from nationally accredited universities. PTs must be licensed by the State government to practice. PTs are required by NJ state law to take continuing education courses to maintain their license to practice. A portion of the credits must be in Ethics and Jurisprudence.
Here is a brief look at some of the coursework that Physical Therapists receive in their graduate education:
- Human Anatomy: graduate level thorough study of the human body
- Human Physiology: the internal functions of the human body
- Biomechanics: an in-depth study on how the body moves
- Kinesiology: combining anatomy and physiology as it relates to movement
- Neuromusculoskeletal (Orthopedic): a comprehensive study of the interaction between nerves, muscles, bones, and joints
- Cardio-Pulmonary: normal and abnormal function of the heart and lungs
- Pathophysiology: functional changes associated with or resulting from disease or injury.
- Exercise Physiology: acute and chronic responses of the human body to exercise
Additionally, Physical Therapists are educated in Pediatrics and Geriatrics which enable them to gain a full understanding the development of the human body as it progresses across a life span. As you can see, Physical Therapists are uniquely educated to evaluate and maximally restore movement dysfunction, prevent onset or progression of limitations due to disease or injury, promote optimal quality of life, and assist in the maintenance of your current healthy lifestyle.
Physical Therapists are respected health care practitioners, who discuss patient cases with primary care physicians, nurses, physician’s assistants as well as specialists and surgeons.
Many people want a feeling of confidence when they walk into a fitness center, and having a physical therapist there for you can give you that confidence. You can be assured that any questions about your health and you’re your exercise routine will be answered by one of the most respected professionals in the field. Getting healthy and exercising should not be looked at as something only a certain few people can do; they are things that everyone can have safe and efficient access to.
Patrick Ruppe, MSPT
BREAKTHRU Fitness & Physical Therapy
Voted #1 PT Practice in the Nation
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