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#2 ·
If I was younger, I think I would certainly look into such a career path. you deal with people, you help people.
I would probably appreciate ist most if I could do that from home, (there are actually other comparable things like osteopathy, dorn, etc..), as I wouldnt want to work in a hospital where I treat one person after the other, without getting to know them.
 
#3 ·
I've done physical therapy as a patient. Most places seem laid-back. My latest PT could be INFP - has an FP vibe, at least. I guess it's a career option for INFPs.
 
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#4 ·
i once had a PT, and she was a hardass. she made me stop crying and get UP, dammit (haha). i think it's a great profession, but you have to be sure you can handle the physical load of the job. some patients are VERY heavy (300+ lbs) and you have to catch them if they fall over, which happened to my mom's co-worker and ended up breaking a part of her spine (she is okay now, but it took her a long time to recover). if i had the physical stamina, i'd love to do it. but i can't, so... you should do it instead :D
 
#5 ·
I'm planning to go to grad school for occupational therapy. Not the same thing, but pretty similar.

Autonomy, helping people individually, not an office setting, don't have to sell anything to anyone, can work in any city. I think I'm going to love it.
 
#6 ·
A friend of mine is a physical therapist. She said it's a very competitive field but there's no problem finding jobs & the pay is good. I had physical therapy for 3 months when I blew out my shoulder 2 years ago. Where I went seemed like a cool place to work.
 
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I'm too old to quit my job for four years to become a physical therapist. But if money was not a constant need, I would totally do it. I've had great experiences with PT as a patient (one negative one, but I'll take the ratio I have experienced). And in the last few months, I have found the most amazing physical therapist who I will continue visiting as long as we're both alive. She does cranio-sacral therapy -- among other more esoteric methodologies. She is one of those gifted people who can literally heal you with her hands. Her technique is so precise and gentle, it amazes me how much time it takes for my body to recover from one of her sessions. I suggested going from every two weeks to every week because it is so addicting and she said I couldn't handle it. ;-)

Compared to the other physical therapists I have work on me (all of whom are very talented), her skill is at a completely different level. She is my age (55) and started doing massage therapy in the 70s, continuously upgrading her education over all the years since then. If you have the desire to help patients recover their strength and lifestyle, whether in sports, general, occupational, or other area of physical therapy, I say DO IT!!! You can take it as far as you want.

Maybe I'm not too old to start it... I just can't afford to even with my present income and am not in a position to go into debt to do it. But if either of those situations were to change, I would start tomorrow. That's how much I value physical therapy in my life.

Edit: I should add that I believe the 1 on 1 nature of the work is something especially suited to the way INFPs need to connect with people. Not only that, as a very physical person myself, I am attracted to doing something that helps other people regain or be more able to engage in physical activity. It would be highly personally rewarding for me to do that.
 
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telepariah said:
I'm too old to quit my job for four years to become a physical therapist. But if money was not a constant need, I would totally do it. I've had great experiences with PT as a patient (one negative one, but I'll take the ratio I have experienced). And in the last few months, I have found the most amazing physical therapist who I will continue visiting as long as we're both alive. She does cranio-sacral therapy -- among other more esoteric methodologies. She is one of those gifted people who can literally heal you with her hands. Her technique is so precise and gentle, it amazes me how much time it takes for my body to recover from one of her sessions. I suggested going from every two weeks to every week because it is so addicting and she said I couldn't handle it. ;-)

Compared to the other physical therapists I have work on me (all of whom are very talented), her skill is at a completely different level. She is my age (55) and started doing massage therapy in the 70s, continuously upgrading her education over all the years since then. If you have the desire to help patients recover their strength and lifestyle, whether in sports, general, occupational, or other area of physical therapy, I say DO IT!!! You can take it as far as you want.

Maybe I'm not too old to start it... I just can't afford to even with my present income and am not in a position to go into debt to do it. But if either of those situations were to change, I would start tomorrow. That's how much I value physical therapy in my life.

Edit: I should add that I believe the 1 on 1 nature of the work is something especially suited to the way INFPs need to connect with people. Not only that, as a very physical person myself, I am attracted to doing something that helps other people regain or be more able to engage in physical activity. It would be highly personally rewarding for me to do that.
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Thank you : ). Very helpful
 
#9 ·
I have been in and out of pt my whole life. It has always been a good environment filled with caring people. The whole purpose of the scene is positive, getting and staying healthy and happy. After having surgery last year I decided i wanted to pursue a career as an assistant. I got a job as an aide at the same place I used to go to and have absolutely loved it. I now know that this is the greatest job for me as it is challenging, makes me be social, allows me to use my own problems and pains to help someone else, and makes me feel good about what I am doing with my life.

There is something special about it all. When people come they are in pain and sometimes at a loss about what to do. It is not like customer service, you only deal with a few people at a time and you get to know them for at least a month or two. This allows you to make real relationships with people. People are vulnerable, and this gives the awesome opportunity to talk to them about things they usually keep to themselves. People who are suffering need to be cared for, in a way it can help them to want to care for themselves. I am able to show someone that I care about them, that I want them to get better, and that I don't blame them or think less of them for their problems.

I get to talk about serious issues, life, illness and even death. I get to console people, validate their suffering, and offer help and relief, both physical and emotional (my favorite). I have always wanted to do something like this with my life, but have never had the opportunity. This gives me a place to meet with all kinds of people, be with them as they deal with life's problems, and connect to them in a deep, significant way. It is something I have always yearned for, and this job leaves me feeling fulfilled. I would suggest trying it out to see how you like it. Don't be surprised to find yourself in a very positive, loving environment, with tangible things you can do to help others and the perfect opportunity to express your empathy and passion in a safe and constructive way. PM me if you have any questions, i am as stoked about this career as I have been about anything. (-:#
 
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AllorNuthin said:
I have been in and out of pt my whole life. It has always been a good environment filled with caring people. The whole purpose of the scene is positive, getting and staying healthy and happy. After having surgery last year I decided i wanted to pursue a career as an assistant. I got a job as an aide at the same place I used to go to and have absolutely loved it. I now know that this is the greatest job for me as it is challenging, makes me be social, allows me to use my own problems and pains to help someone else, and makes me feel good about what I am doing with my life.

There is something special about it all. When people come they are in pain and sometimes at a loss about what to do. It is not like customer service, you only deal with a few people at a time and you get to know them for at least a month or two. This allows you to make real relationships with people. People are vulnerable, and this gives the awesome opportunity to talk to them about things they usually keep to themselves. People who are suffering need to be cared for, in a way it can help them to want to care for themselves. I am able to show someone that I care about them, that I want them to get better, and that I don't blame them or think less of them for their problems.

I get to talk about serious issues, life, illness and even death. I get to console people, validate their suffering, and offer help and relief, both physical and emotional (my favorite). I have always wanted to do something like this with my life, but have never had the opportunity. This gives me a place to meet with all kinds of people, be with them as they deal with life's problems, and connect to them in a deep, significant way. It is something I have always yearned for, and this job leaves me feeling fulfilled. I would suggest trying it out to see how you like it. Don't be surprised to find yourself in a very positive, loving environment, with tangible things you can do to help others and the perfect opportunity to express your empathy and passion in a safe and constructive way. PM me if you have any questions, i am as stoked about this career as I have been about anything. (-:#
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how was the schooling to get there for you? I'm growing more and more interested in this field. thank you very much for your input
 
#12 ·
I helped a guy I met once that was bound to the wheelchair life due to a stroke that took the movement function away from his right side. Every now and then, he would come by and I would help him to rehabilitate his leg, I'd stretch out his arm, leg, and hand, make sure the bloodflow to each was being stimulated, I helped him to gain circulation in these parts and helped him to start moving again.
He had been this way for years supposedly and his insurance and physical therapist had given up on him because they didn't see enough improvement. When I started helping him, I saw improvement within the first week, he got out of his chair (mind you he practices with hand rails next to him for support as well) without me this time, he walked from one side of the rails to the other! All by himself!! ^_^ he showed improvement in his hand movement and could lift his arm just a little bit which was better than not-at-all as it was before! :D
The feeling of helping somebody and watching them physically improve is such a great joy. To be able to take part in the healing of others fills me with bliss! X3 When they start to flourish physically, their confidence starts to rise, their happiness grows, they get their life back, and you can take part in that sort of thing if you'd like to. Bear in mind though, it can be straining, there can be hard times when no improvement is seen. But the best thing you can do for them is to not give up on them no matter what ^_^ belief is the basis of the creation of any positive changes!<3
 
#13 ·
Yup. Also physical therapy assistant, great pay but way less work and schooling required.

Any therapy or humanities related job is great for an INFP.

There are set prices not like cars, and they need help and appreciate it :)

I considered it, and also was a personal trainer. I'm going for an actual license in psychological therapy now though.
 
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