BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - National observers from PARADE magazine to IBISWorld say physical therapy will remain a hot job even as the economy takes a downturn. The aging population of America and new venues for PT are driving the demand, say experts.
"As the baby boomers in America age, they will experience more movement related problems, and the need for physical therapy will become even more important to that population," said David Morris, Ph.D., P.T., associate professor of physical therapy in the UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) School of Health Professions.... (read more / watch video...)