How to Dominate Physical Therapy School (A Book for PT Students Who Aren't Messing Around)

“The profession of physical therapy doesn’t need students (who ultimately go on to become therapists) that are haphazard about learning or who are casual at becoming movement specialists. Our profession is plagued with enough struggles and problems as it is. What it needs are students who have an outwardly evident passion for becoming the best individuals and best professionals they can ultimately become. Our profession needs students who proudly exude their desire to take their love of the human body to new levels. Fearless towards the ridicule of others, as students and practitioners, our passion for what we do must be demonstrated by a sincere yet relentless desire to learn all things pertaining to healing the body through physical medicine.” - page 5

Yup, this is a concise summary of my beliefs toward the mentality that PT students should adopt if they want to find a deep, insatiable drive within their clinical practice and one that is filled with meaning and longevity.

If you want to become a physical therapist and want to learn how and why the right mindset in school will set you apart from others, you might just find a few pearls of wisdom within this book.

PART I

Chapter 1: What's Covered Within This Book

Chapter 2: Three Things You NEED To Know Right Away

Chapter 3: Why You Need to Adopt A Mindset

Chapter 4: Don't Think Twice

Chapter 5: Going All-in

Chapter 6: The Winds of Passion

Chapter 7: PT Students: Who Struggles & Who Doesn't

PART II: THE BATLE PLAN

Tactic 1: It All Starts With "Why"

Tactic 2: Befriending the Unlikely Ally

Tactic 3: Sweeping for Landmines

Tactic 4: Dissecting the "Big Three"

Tactic 5: Attention to Detail

Tactic 6: Strength in Numbers

Tactic 7: Operate from a Zone of Passion

Tactic 8: The Anchor of Ownership

Tactic 9: Practice What You Preach