Advice on training?

[threelegscat]

Hi There,

I am starting my physiotherapy degree in September, does anyone have any general tips, things you wish you'd done or known before or during the course? Study aids, general wisdom?! I am beginning to get nervous so any help would be very gratedfully received!

Thanks!

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[sunshanita]

Hi,

I start in September too! I completely understand your nerviousness....

do you know your timetable yet? that is really bugging me as I'm worried how to work and study at the same time....

[threelegscat]

Sent you a msg.... but no not yet, hoping I can work, will be difficult to pay the bills otherswise! But am concerned about it affecting my studies, am presuming will have to play it by ear!

[hughesa]

I am looking for an online physiotherapy course. Any advice anyone?

[bluetabu]

Hey

I'm just finishing my 2 yr Masters in PT.

Some general tips:
- know your anatomy!
- practice all the clinical tests and treatments with your classmates. ALOT! I didn't do as much as I should have.
- Most of the stuff I learned didn't make sense until I was on placement, that's where you will learn how it all fits together. The Physiotherapy Pocket Book is the best little book ever for placements.
- Physiotherapy can be broken down to 2 main points if its stiff = stretch it/mobilise it, if its weak = strengthen it (the hard part is figuring which bits are doing what)
- Observe people everywhere and see how they move - you become a bit of a people watcher when you start but its the best way to spot movement differences.

Good luck with your course! you'll be fine