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Is 38 too late to become a physical therapist?
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Stones Fan in Wilmington, Delaware

17 months ago

Hello,

I am looking into changing careers and was interested in becoming a physical therapist but by the time I graduate I will be around 38. Is this too old to start a career in this field?

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40yo graduate in Edison, New Jersey

17 months ago

Not at all... in fact it can help in many ways b/c of increased life experience. It can also work to your benefite b/c patients often patients feel more comfortable with someone more mature. Best wishes!

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Jenny_PT in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

17 months ago

No. I know several ppl who have chosen this as a second or even third career choice. A few have chosen PTA due to the amount of schooling involved.

I will point out that outpatient PT or possibly pediatics is the least physically taxing area of PT. Most inpatient facilities can be physically taxing to you and your patients due to lifting, transfers, and helping someone ambulate after their specific injury. I don't see very many elder PT's in inpatient settings because of how physical it is.

But to answer your question, no 38 is not too old to enter this profession. Good luck to you.

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Sonia in Troy, New York

16 months ago

NO, I am also working towards it and by the time i'll graduate i'll be 38 too.

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John in Lake Worth, Florida

3 months ago

I was looking for an answer to the same question. Thank you for asking and who answered it too.
It would be great if I can get some guidelines on how to become a PT or PTA. I will do my homework anyways, but any tip might be good for the road.

I'm in internet and technology field since 15 years which I think is enough for machines, time to consider humans in life.

Thanks!

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