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It is a health profession whose primary purpose is the promotion of optimal human health and function through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct, or alleviate acute or prolonged movement dysfunction.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapists are also known as…
Physiotherapsists
List down disabling conditions that PTs usually deal with among patients.
- low back pain
- arthritis
- heart disease
- fractures
- head injuries
- cerebral palsy
What are exmples of therapeutic interventions?
- assistive devices
- physical agents
- electricity
- manual procedures
- joint and soft tissue mobilization
- neuromuscular reeducation
- bronchopulmonary hygiene
- ambulation or gait training
What are the usual duties of physical therapists?
- plan, organize, and administer treatment
- perform tests and measurements that provide information about the intrinsic physiological status of patients
The given conditions are reffered for consulation to PTs. Complete them.
spinal cord and ____ pathologies
column
The given conditions are reffered for consulation to PTs. Complete them.
___pathies
myo
The given conditions are reffered for consulation to PTs. Complete them.
neurological _______.
impairments
The given conditions are reffered for consulation to PTs. Complete them.
orothpedic ____ and _____ conditions
trauma; conditions
The given conditions are reffered for consulation to PTs. Complete them.
___, facial, and ___ dysfunctions
jaw; neck
The given conditions are reffered for consulation to PTs. Complete them.
body ____
malalignments
Complete the statment.
The physical therapist is ____ and ____ reponsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a physical therapy program.
legally and ethically
Step by step.
How do physical therapists do their job with regular consulations?
1. Knowing the patient’s background
2. Conduct an evaluation
3. Interprets findings and develops a treatment plan
4. The treatment is given and advised to the patient
Identify the treatment being put to action given the description below.
It may be nothing more than helping a bedridden patient become used to being an upright position.
Initial treatment
Identify the treatment being put to action given the description below.
To regain flexibility, the patient relaxes while the therapist stretches and manipulates the patient’s extremities, according to the patient’s tolerance.
Passive exercise
Identify the treatment being put to action given the description below.
Use of weights to strengthen particular body parts, or gymnastic exercises designed to improve balance and coordination.
resistance exercises
What type of notes do physical therapists take/keep?
- initial evaluations
- daily progress notes
- physician reports
- internal staff notes
- interdisciplinary conference ntoes
- discharge notes
What is being conducted to develop more effective treatment and methods of evaluation in an effort to improve patient care and patient outcomes?
Research
Identify the PT specialty being described below.
help elderly patients be as active as possible and live a healthy lifestly while maintaining their safety.
Geraritic Clinical Specialist
Identify the PT specialty being described below.
- provide treatment for musculoskeletal injuries or disorders to improve function and reduce pain
- develop advanced plans of care for post-surgical patients
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Identify the PT specialty being described below.
provide monitored rehabilitation and exercise treatments for patients with a history of heart problems such as myocardial infarction or patients with COPD.
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
Identify the PT specialty being described below.
- treat conditions related to nerve or muscle damage
- perform diagnostic testing with electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS)
Electrophysiologic Clinical Specialist
Identify the PT specialty being described below.
treat patients with various types of cancer
Oncology Specialist
Identify the PT specialty being described below.
develop tratment plans for conditions specific to young children and teens including cystic fibrosis, autism, Down’s Syndrome, and more
Pediatric Clinical Specialist
Identify the PT specialty being described below.
treat atheletes from weekend warriors to elite professionals
Sports Clinical Specialist
Identify the PT specialty being described below.
treat a wide variety of women’s conditions such as post-partum pelvic pain, menopausal symptoms, pregnancy-related incontinence
Women’s Health Specialist
Identify the PT specialty being described below.
treat and prevent integumentary issues
Wound Management Specialist
Duties of a PT may require to do the following:
- stoop
- kneel
- crouch
- stand
Bachelor in Science in Physical Therapy is a ___year-long program
five
Complete the statement.
Students are tarined different methods on how to restore physical function, such as the ues of __, __, ___, therapeutic ultrasound and therapeutic exercise regimens and tec
hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, radiant and superficial heating
What are basic sciences BSPT students made to learn?
- biology
- physics
- chemistry
What are specialized courses are BSPT students made to learn?
- biomechanics
- neuroanatomy
- human growth and development
- manifestations of disease and trauma
- evaluation and assessment techniques
- research
- therapeutic procedures
When do BSPT students do their OJTs?
During the fourth year of the program.
The Physical Licensure Examination is conducted twice a year. During which two months are the same exams conducted?
February and August
They treat people with mental, physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities.
Occupational therapists
They help patients enhance basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
Occupational therapy
For OTs, what is the therapist’s goal?
The therapist’s goal is to help clients establish a lifestyle that is as independent, productive, and satisfying as possible.
The following items or activities can be seen or used as means of treatment for patients:
- toys
- physical activities
- computer/digital activities
- kitchen work
- cognitive exercises
- word find games
What key function is enahanced or strengthened by OTs during regular sessions?
Mastering daily living skills
True or false: An occupational therapist tends to work with a particular disability or age group.
True
____ out of five therapists work principally with persons who have physical disabilities; the rest work with those who have psychological, emotional, or developmental problems.
three
List down disorders that are often treated mainly by OTs.
- emotional disorders
- drug abuse
- depression
- eating disorders
- stress-related disorders
What type of notes do occupational therapists take/keep?
- intial evaluation
- progress notes
- reports to the physician
- special internal staff notes
- medicare records
- discharge notes
Identify the OT specialty according to the description given below:
- deals with the condition of the injury
- deal with patients with traumatic injuries, upper or lower limb fractures, musculoskeletal and other tissue-related conditions
Occupational Therapy in Orthodontics
Identify the OT specialty according to the description given below:
- assist old age people to get their lost life skills back and promote their self-reliance so that they can lead an independent life
Occupational Therapy in Geriaritics
Identify the OT specialty according to the description given below:
- deal with people suffering from neurological conditions; prevent deterioration caused due to disorders like muscular dystrophy, works in the direction to determine the perfect position of sitting and lying to prevent injuries
Occupational Therapy in Neurology
Identify the OT specialty according to the description given below:
- provide program to the patients so that they can accomplish day to day activities like grooming, hygiene, home management, and etc.
Occupational Therapy in Psychiatry
Identify the OT specialty according to the description given below:
- works with patients who are suffering from serious medical conditions like head trauma, emphysema, stroke, etc.
- responsible for assisting the families and caregivers, taking measures to design and determine eating safety, provifing diet guidelines, develop plans for pre and post ops
Occupational Therapy in Critical Care
Identify the OT specialty according to the description given below:
- they design different plans to help kids participate in various environments and settings like school, home, etc., and interact with other children
Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics
Identify the OT specialty according to the description given below:
- manages the extremity conditios by providing preventative care, non-operative intervention, and post-surgical rehabilitation
- responsible for using various tools and techniques for speedy recovery of the patients
Hand Occupational Therapy
Identify the OT specialty according to the description given below:
- are the professionals who work in order to improve eye-related issues and reduce the level of discomfort caused due to strain in eyes
Vision Occupational Therapy
Identify the OT specialty according to the description given below:
- are responsible for assisting patients with respiratory disorders, conducting various test, providing treatments
Occupational Therapy in Cardio-Respiratory Conditions
Identify the OT specialty according to the description given below:
- these practitioners are basically required to prevent work-related injuries
Occupational Therapy in Ergonomics
This concept deals with designing an environment that fits the capabilities of the worker.
Ergonomics
Identify the OT specialty according to the description given below:
- a field of therapy in which individuals are helped to remain independent and mobile (driving conditions).
Occupational Therapy in Driving Rehabilitation
True or false: The work environment of OTs vary according to the setting and available facilities.
True
What course is recommended for aspiring OTs?
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
BSOT
How many years does BSOT go long for?
5 years
Complete the statement below.
These programs (BSOT) also require students to successfully complet at least a ___ - month supervised clinical internship following the classroom component of their training.
six
When are BSOT students made to do their OJTs?
During the fourth year of their program.
What is the name of the licensure examination taken by OT students to finally acquire the license of being official OTs in the field?
Occupational Therapist Licensure Examination
What do occupational therapists do?
Provide interventions to help clients do tasks they want and need to do to live meaningful lives.
As an occupationl therapist, I might…
(You know it.)
All of the above.
What does the word “occupation” mean to an occupational therapist?
Anything that occupies an individual’s time
Occupation therapists can educate individuals and instill routines and habits on ___.
All of these
(diet and exercise, health promotion and prevention, chronic diseasemanagement)
Occupational therapists guide their patients in their therapy session through a/an…
client-centered practice
What makes occupational therapy special?
It focuses on the client, working to help them achieve goals so they can live meaningful lives.
Occupational therapy uses which of the following to plan their client’s care?
Evidence-based practice, peer reviewed research
What population do occupational therapists have?
All of the above
(pediatrics, geriartics, mental health)
In the rehabilitation setting, which professional would most likely be on the “rehab team” with an occupational therapist?
speech therapist
In occupational therapy, the things you do each day are referred to as:
Activities of Daily Living
