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A Comprehensive Approach to Physical Therapy

A Comprehensive Approach to Physical Therapy. By: Jenice and Tiller Jessica Tonery Date: March 12 th , 2008 Adelphi University. Contents. What is Physical Therapy? Qualifications for Physical Therapist Different avenues within Physical Therapy Common Cases Treatments

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A Comprehensive Approach to Physical Therapy

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  1. A Comprehensive Approach to Physical Therapy By: Jenice and Tiller Jessica Tonery Date: March 12th , 2008 Adelphi University

  2. Contents • What is Physical Therapy? • Qualifications for Physical Therapist • Different avenues within Physical Therapy • Common Cases • Treatments • A day in the life of a patient

  3. Physical therapy is… • Physical Therapy is a skilled intervention that focus primarily , but not solely , on relieving pain, promoting healing, resorting function and movement, and puts facilitation and adaption associated with injury and disability.

  4. Qualifications for physical therapist • Physical therapists must earn a master's degree or receive a doctoral degree in physical therapy (a DPT) from an accredited college program. • Physical therapists must pass a state-administered national exam. • States also may impose their own regulations for practicing PT.

  5. Different avenues within physical therapy • Hospitals • Nursing Homes • Physicians Offices • Adult Day Care • Children’s Day Care • Private Practice • Agencies • Rehabilitation Hospitals • Speech Pathology

  6. Common cases • Fractures • Flat Foot • Gait Abnormality • Sprains • Strains • Post-Orthopedic surgeries

  7. Treatment methods • Electric Stim • Heat • Cold Packs • Deep Tissue Massage • Aquatic therapy • Hippo Therapy • Dance Therapy • Biofeedback • Exercise Machinery

  8. A day in the life of a patient • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGsWFly7kJc&feature=related

  9. A day in the life of a patient (cont….) During a visit, a physical therapist may: • Measure the patients flexibility and strength • Analyze the way the patient walks • Identify potential and existing problems • Consult with other medical psychiatric and school personal • Provide instructions for home exercise programs • Recommend when returning to sport or daily activity is safe

  10. Works cited • http://kidscando.org/physical.html • http://physicaltherapy.about.com • http://www.americanquettrian.com • http://www.aquaticpt.org • http://www.dance-two-health-help-your-special-needs-child.com

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