Physical therapists work with patients who have sufferedinjuries or trauma to the body that results in loss of use ofmuscle. This often includes helping patients who have had work orsports injuries and need rehabilitation to regain use of a limb orthe back. This work utilizes a wide range of therapies includingexercise, massage and other techniques to rebuild and retrain thebody.While working, a physical therapist needs to be able to stoop,bend, lift, kneel and stretch as well as be able to be on theirfeet for long periods of time. It can be a physically taxing jobbut many find reward in helping others regain functionality. Goodpersonal and social skills are also an important aspect of physicaltherapy as they work directly with people and need to be able tohandle patients in various situat