This vintage infographic shows where all of the important jobs of our brain are located within our heads. When you hear of someone who has had a head injury and certain bodily functions stop working this is because our mind has specific sections for each each function.
A massage therapist job description at its most basic involves using the hands and fingers to relive stress and pain built up in patientâs muscles. People seek out massage therapists for many different reasons. For example, an athlete may need a massage therapist to help them recover from a serious injury. On the other hand, some people just find massage to be a relaxing activity, or might hire a massage therapist when they are under stress. Some of the specific duties of a massage therapist include: Meeting with patients and reviewing their individual needs and medical history.
What Physical Therapists Do[About this section] [To Top] Physical therapists, sometimes called PTs, help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. These therapists are often an important part of rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention of patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries. Physical therapists typically do the following: 1  Review patientsâ medical history and any referrals or notes from doctors, surgeons, or other healthcare workers.  Diagnose patientsâ functions and movements by observing them stand or walk and by listening to their concerns, among other methods.