I came across this blog entry about a woman describing a sports injury, trip to see what she describes as a “sports doctor,” and eventual diagnosis of IT band syndrome. While it is just one experience, I think it is representative of why I want to be a PT. The sports doctor examined and diagnosed her (although I think a PT could have done this as well), and now he will probably see her again.

Instead, the PT she will see next will be responsible for hands-on job of evaluating her injury, coming up with a treatment plan, and executing it with her. In the meantime, s/he will get to a develop a personal relationship with the blogger over the course of her visits. At least to me, this sounds like the way better job!