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Physical Therapy. Although it's still bouncing back, the physical therapy industry is poised for huge growth. Thanks, Baby Boomers. Looking at the numbers, one might be discouraged. IBISWorld's predictions show the physical therapy industry might barely grow through the rest of 2011. But the aging Baby Boomer generation is great news for the industry's future: The field will see a big spurt in the next five years as a huge wave of Americans hit retirement age and beyond.
Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist are the only providers of physical therapy services. In many practice settings, physical therapists rely on the PTA to assure that all patients/clients have access to physical therapy services.thers work in home health, schools, and rehab units. 28% of PTAs work part-time. Acute Care-In this setting, physical therapy is provided to individuals who are admitted to a hospital for short-term patient care for reasons such as illness, surgery, accident, or recovery from a trauma.