Physiotherapist Flashcards
What systems do physics work with
Physiotherapists increase movement and mobility by working with nervous, muscular and skeletal systems
What do physios do
Physios are healthcare professionals that assess, diagognose, treat and work to prevent disease and disability through movement and exercise
Relationships with other professionals
Work with GP, surgeons, chiropractors
Afferent
Body (stimuli) to brain via sensory neurons
Efferent
Brain to body(response) via motor neurons
Function of nervous system
To send and receive messages from stimuli and initiate response
CNS
Brain and spinal cord
PNS
Nerves in limbs
Muscular system structure
Skeletal muscles
Striated and voluntary
Function of muscular system
Pull on bones to produce movement
Joint capsule structure
Tough fibrous tissue that has two layers with fibrous capsule lying outside synovial membrane
Articulate cartilage structure
Glassy-smooth cartilage that is spongy and covers ends of bones in the joint
Ligament structure
A band of strong fibrous tissue
Synovial fluid
A slippery fluid that is contained within the joint cavity
Bursa structure
A flattened fibrous sac lined with synovial fluid
