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Physical Therapist A construction worker with an injured back… a senior citizen with arthritis… an infant with a birth defect… an Olympic athlete… a person who has a stroke… a child with a disability… a pregnant woman… an overstressed business executive… this is a diverse group of people; each can benefit in some way from physical therapy (A future in Physical Therapy). My career goal is to become a physical therapist. I have always been engaged in sports of some kind my whole life. As a physical therapist I would, on a daily basis, be involved with sports and at the same time be helping others. I know very little about this career except that a physical therapist helps all type of people using physical therapy and special equipment. I hope to learn that the benefits, both personal and monetary, are what I want for my future. Physical therapy is about helping people. It’s also about helping people help themselves. Physical therapy aims to restore movement and function, relieve pain, and prevent illness and injury. Physical therapy involves the evaluation and treatment of numerous physical conditions of all age groups. It treats people with musculoskeletal disorders such as neck strains or knee injuries; ne