physical therapy
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Physical Therapy Jerome Cabugos
What is it?Type of treatment needed when
physically unable to perform tasksMake activities easierRecovery
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
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
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
Common Reasons for a PT VisitStrokeArthritisBrain InjuryBack & Neck PainSpinal Cord InjuryMuscular DystrophyFitness and wellness education
Treatment with Physical Therapy Pain ReductionExercisesFlexibility & StrengthGoal is to regain control over the
symptoms the person is experiencing
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Sources http://
www.webmd.com/pain-management/tc/physical-therapy-topic-overview
http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/rehabilitation/therapy/
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Physical-therapists.htm
http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/history-of-physical-therapy-4695.html
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/phys_therapist.htm