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PHYSICAL THERAPY Short Introduction Amiel May Tilos WELCOME!

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  • 1. WELCOME! PHYSICAL THERAPY Short IntroductionAmiel May Tilos

2. is a health care profession primarily concerned with the remediation of impairments and disabilities and the promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life and movement potential through examination, evaluation, diagnosis and physical intervention carried out by physical therapistsWhat is Physical Therapy? Amiel May Tilos 3. The mission of PT professional education is to graduate knowledgeable, service-oriented, self-assured, adaptable, reflective practitioners who, by virtue of critical and integrative thinking, lifelong learning, and ethical values, render independent judgments concerning patient/client needs that are supported by evidence; promote the health of the patient or client; and enhance the professional, contextual, and collaborative foundations for practice. These practitioners contribute to society and the profession through practice, teaching, administration, and the discovery and application of new knowledge about physical therapy experiences of sufficient excellence and breadth to allow the acquisition and application of essential knowledge, skills, and behaviors as applied to the practice of physical therapy. Learning experiences are provided under the guidance and supervision of competent faculty, in both the classroom and the clinic.Mission of Physical Therapist Professional Amiel May Tilos 4. Sudden instances of pain should prompt a trip to the doctor and lead to physical therapy, but there are other signs that should spur you to action. According to physical therapist Alice Bell, if you notice any problems with mobility in addition to discomfort and pain, physical therapy may be the correct route.Functional limitations Amiel May Tilos 5. Although physical therapy is one potential way to avoid surgery to begin with, it's also one of the best ways to help with the recovery process. In addition to making the recovery go more smoothly, physical therapy can help set you up for better long-term success and function, especially if you recently underwent hip or knee replacement, according to the National Institutes of Health. Physical therapy will help hip- and knee-replacement patients strengthen the muscles surrounding their new joint.After surgery Amiel May Tilos 6. There are a variety of ways for seniors to manage their pain levels, but many of them require adherence to a medication regimen. However, physical therapists may be able to help seniors alleviate pain caused by a number of different factors, according to the American Physical Therapy Association. For instance, therapy can help out with discomfort caused by things like arthritis, fractures and stroke as well as traumatic brain injury and COPD. Experts say that early invention is of the utmost importance.Pain management Amiel May Tilos 7. Amiel May Tilos 8. APTA does not rank PT education programs. Programs are accredited by CAPTE, which assures quality in physical therapy education. Graduation from an accredited program is currently required for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination for physical therapists in those states in which licensure is required.Ranking Amiel May Tilos 9. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical ElectrophysiologyGeriatricsNeurologyOrthopaedicsPediatricsSports Physical Therapy Womens HealthPhysical therapists can become boardcertified specialists in the following areas:Amiel May Tilos 10. Amiel May Tilos