 | The United States Army was the genesis for the "Physical Therapy Experience." With a proud tradition going back to the Red Cross Reconstruction Aides, there are still soldiers in the active duty, reserve, and retired components who today continue to administer those techniques which decrease pain, increase range of motion, increase strength, endurance and most important - treat a patient like a "person", not a condition. We try to "be all we can be" ...and then some. Many of us were very fortunate to have outstanding mentors and NCOs who sometimes made decisions which were not popular with the commissioned officers but got the job done. Some 91Js were wrongly reprimanded or worse due to the ignorance or CYA attitude from seniors...but in the longrun we persevere by teaching our Physical Therapy Specialists to lead, using common sense, humor, persistence, integrity, tact, morale courage, and any other means to accomplish the mission, in a legal and caring manner. For a small sample of what the Physical Therapy Specialist is capable of, click here. |
- The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) recognizes Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA), going back only 30-years. The U.S. Army has had junior enlisted and Non-Commissioned Officers serve as qualified and dedicated professionals for years longer than that. In varied clinical settings throughout the world, Physical Therapy Specialists have served in many positions of trust and responsibility making each of their sections function to the best of their abilities with the materials and personnel on hand...many times doing more with less.
Bottom line: Physical Therapy Specialists get the job done!
A few associated links...
 | For you Army NCOs or junior enlisted who aspire to be outstanding NCOs and NCOICs...this is a must have site to log onto! |
 | Physical
Therapy Specialist - N9
Army Medical Specialists Corps Another possible track is to choose the Physical Therapist route and becoming a Commissioned Officer. Check this link for additional information. |
 | US Army Recruiting Web Site Want to see what other options would be available to you? You might find some unique possibilities here and also a point of contact. You never know... |
 | This is mostly geared towards the doctors, dentists, veterinarians, medical administrators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dieticians, physician's assistants, etc. Still has good info, though... |
| For additional information about Physical Therapy opportunities, see your nearest Army Recruiter. |
| If you are Active Component or U.S. Reserves and are interested in the Physical Therapy Specialist Program at the AMEDD Center and School, try the following: |
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Physical Therapy Branch ATTN MCCS-HMT Commander AHS 3151 Scott Road Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 |
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