HEALTH SCIENCE

INTERNSHIPM A R S H A Y E S T A C K

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HUMMEL PHYSICAL THERAPY

• 135 Eagles Nest Drive, Suite E Seneca, SC 29678• Phone: 864-882-

7965• Fax: 864-882-

7967

DESCRIPTION OF SITE• Physical Therapists Dr. Kristi Haley, DPT William Hummel,

PT

DESCRIPTION OF SITE• Receptionist Brandi Wald• Office Manager Margaret Greg

Although this Physical Therapy office does not have a mission, they work to provide the best services to a variety of people of different ages with multiple types of injuries.

DESCRIPTION OF SITE

• Physical Therapy Clinic

Leg Press Bike Treadmill

Patients who use these 3 types of equipment typically have issues with their lower extremities, such as feet, knees, or legs.

DESCRIPTION OF SITE

• Physical Therapy Clinic High and Low Pulley System Upper arm bike Thermabands Balls

Patients who use these 4 types of equipment typically have issues with their upper extremities, such as their arms or shoulders.

DESCRIPTION OF SITE

• Rehabilitation Services Electrostimulation-Pain relief Acupuncture-Muscle relaxation and healing Anodyne-Nitrogen Oxide circulation

DESCRIPTION OF SITE

• Rehabilitation Services Ultrasound-Increase blood flow and

soft tissue healing Pelvic and Cervical traction-

Decomposition of spine

AREAS OF INTERNSHIP

I worked with both Physical Therapist to provide service to patients. I also helped the receptionist and office manager to pull charts for the next day patients and file away old charts.

Rehabilitation area-This is where patients received electrostimulation, acupuncture, ultrasounds and anodyne treatment.

Exercise room-This is where we assisted patients with exercises to be done both at home and at the therapy site.

Front office-This is where patients checked in and records are kept on patients

ACTIONS: ROLES/DUTIES

Clean rooms

ACTIONS: ROLES/DUTIES

Assist patients with exercises

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ACTIONS: ROLES/DUTIES

Laundry/Vacuum

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ACTIONS: ROLES/DUTIES

Remove patients from treatment machines

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ACTIONS: ROLES/DUTIESPull patient charts for the next day and file away old charts

http://www.jacksongeneral.com/for-visitors---medical-records.php

THINK: WHAT WOULD A POTENTIAL GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OR EMPLOYER WANT TO SEE

Good work ethicPositive attitudeBeing TentativeGoing the extra mileShowing Initiative

THINK: WHAT WOULD A POTENTIAL GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OR EMPLOYER WANT TO SEE

Pleasant to the patientsWillingness to help outGet to work early, staying late and volunteering for different

taskWearing the appropriate attire of the positionResponsibility and Reliability

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS (SEE LINK)

Case Study• Evaluation of a patient and their treatment

over the course of time

Initial Evaluation Progress Midterm Evaluation

http://www.slideshare.net/MarshayeStack/case-study-for-health-4900-internship

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS (SEE NEXT 3 SLIDES)

Development Goal• -3 Injuries and ways to help improve that injury based on what was learned

during experience

Look over charts for most frequent types of injury Determine the commonly used exercises and treatments for those injuries Write a document with a plan of treatment for those injuries

INJURY #1

• Torn Rotator Cuff

Exercises/Treatment Isometrics Thermabands Wall stretch

http://www.orthoclinic.com.sg/tag/shoulder-joint/

INJURY #2

• Lumbar Disc Degeneration

Exercises/Treatment Electrostimulation with ice/heat

pack Opposite arm/opposite leg stretch Pelvic Traction

http://healthvene.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lumbar-disc-degeneration.jpg

INJURY #3

• Planar Fasciitis

Exercises/Treatment Foot pumps and rotations Heel/toe raises Electrostimulation with cervical

ice pack

http://www.fitfoodhouse.net/10-folk-remedies-for-heel-pain-plantar-fasciitis/