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Physical Therapy Jerome Cabugos

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What is it?Type of treatment needed when

physically unable to perform tasksMake activities easierRecovery

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History 460 BC Modern Physical Therapy 1894 Physical Therapy practice today 1921 Mary McMillan: American Physical

Therapy Association Late 1950’s Physical Therapy started

being performed beyond hospitals

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Physical Therapy Education Requirements Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts PT Educational program with a master’s

degree Biology, Chemistry, & Physics Biomechanics, Neuroanatomy, Human

Growth and Development, Manifestations of Disease, examination techniques and therapeutic procedures

Nation Physical Therapy Exam

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Physical TherapistsPay: 79, 860 (year)38.39 (hour)Rehabilitation & TreatmentClinics, Hospitals, & Nursing

Homes

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A Day in the Life of PT’sExamine patient’s medical

historiesTest & measure patient’s physical

well beingDetermine whether a patient is

able to be independent Develop treatment plans

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Common Reasons for a PT VisitStrokeArthritisBrain InjuryBack & Neck PainSpinal Cord InjuryMuscular DystrophyFitness and wellness education

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Treatment with Physical Therapy Pain ReductionExercisesFlexibility & StrengthGoal is to regain control over the

symptoms the person is experiencing

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