Physical Therapy I/II Flashcards
Definition: rehabilitation concerned with restoration of function and prevention of disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. (Physical Therapy referring patients to us)
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy referring patients to us
Three domains PT want to get there patient doing
ADL/IADLS
Leisure
Work
Movement Specialist?
Physical Therapy
Many injuries are the result of unresolved_______injuries
overuse
What is cumulative Trauma?
Injury that occurs by doing repetitive tasks
- Referral to PT is the opportunity
What is the number 1 reason that PT see patients
Re-aggravation of Previous Unhealed/Unresolved/Untreated Injuries/Conditions
What do many patients lack when they see PT?
Proprioception
Goals of PT?
Inflammatory Control Pain Control ROM/Strengthening Improved Proprioceptive Ability Gait Normalization Return to functional Activity
Modalities are also known as ?**
therapeutic physical agents
Electromedical equipment used to generate heat, cold, sound waves, electricity and/or compression to aid in the healing process
Modalities
- Specific types –> determined based on diagnoses
direct heat and cold applications
relaxation of muscles, increase blood flow, soften tissue
heat
direct heat and cold applications
decrease/increase blood flow, decrease edema, decrease pain
cold
- 72 (3 days) hours max
- 10-20 min on and off ( lose therapeutic effect after)
Best cold treatment for lower limb
Ice massage
- better for direct contact
- 3 min
- use of sound waves as a method of heat production, tissue modification,
movement of fluids.
Ultrasound
a method of delivering medication via use of ultrasound ***
Phonophoresis
- Less effective than ionophoresis ( but not as uncomfortable)
Two medicinal modalities?
phonophoresis
iontophoresis
Use of direct current for ion transfer to introduce medicinal ions into body membranes (skin).**
iontophoresis
- Distal patch is where the medication is placed
- Proximal Patch exit point
- 10 min procedure
Use of electrical current to aid in restoration of function
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Multitude of various current types and methods of application to produce a variety of affects
electrical stimulation
When referring to PT about gait training make sure to include what in the note?***
Weight Bearing Status
Early Return of ROM
Purpose?
obtain full joint mobility and muscle lengthening before getting into strengthening
Rehabilitation process
Early Edema Control Gait Training Early Range of Motion Strengthening Proprioceptive Re-Training Job/Task Re-Training Education
Post-Physical Therapy Treatment and Prevention
A. Stretching Programs
B. Ongoing Strengthening/Maintenance
D. Job Modifications/Equipment
E. Education
