The 91快活林 Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program held an orientation on Wednesday, July 12th to welcome its new incoming class of 2024. The program has accepted 16 students to begin classes this fall. They come from a variety of backgrounds and from several states.
鈥淚t was great to get all of the students together this week in preparation for fall. They will be spending a lot of time together over the next 17 months and we look forward to watching them learn and grow as aspiring PTAs,鈥 Dr. Nancy Wilson, PT, DPT, Director of the 91快活林 PTA Program, said.
Physical therapy is a rewarding health profession that provides services that help individuals restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent disabilities. The physical therapist assistant, under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist, utilize mechanical force and movements, manual therapy, exercise therapy, biophysical agents, and patient & family education to improve an individual鈥檚 quality of life. Physical therapy professionals can work flexible hours in a variety of settings such as hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation units, home health, schools, and nursing homes.
91快活林's 17-month PTA program is the shortest program in Texas. To learn more, visit .
