5 Elements of physical Therapy

Question 1

What are the 5 elements of Physical Therapy?

Answer 1

1-Examination
2- Evaluation
3- Diagnosis
4-Prognosis
5. Intervention

Question 2

What is Examination?

Answer 2

The process of gathering subjective and objective information about the patient.

Question 3

What is Evaluation?

Answer 3

The clinical judgement that therapist makes based on the examination.

Question 4

What is Diagnosis?

Answer 4

Both the process an the end result of evaluating examination. Pt then organized the information to determine prognosis.

Question 5

What is Prognosis?

Answer 5

The determination of the level of optimal improvement attainable and the time required to reach that level. This includes the frequent and duration of the POC and the interventions prescribed by the PT.

Question 6

What is Intervention?

Answer 6

Purposeful and skilled interaction of the PT with the patient. use various procedures and techniques to produce changes in condition that are consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis.

Question 7

What is a Deposition?

Answer 7

It is considered an official court hearing and your sworn statement can be used in court. `

Question 8

Patient medical information is protected by?

Answer 8

HIPPA and FERPA