What is Physiotherapy?

Question 1

What is Physiotherapy?

Answer 1

Prevent, maintain, alleviate movement, pain, or mobility problems due to injury, lifestyle, or disease

Restore function

Question 2

Physical Therapist scope of practice?

Answer 2

Assess, diagnose, & treat illness, injury, or disability to restore, maintain, & maximize function.

Restore mobility & independence

Question 3

Origin of physiotherapy in Canada?

Answer 3

1895 - British nurse-masseuses

ISTM:
Incorporated Society of Trained Masseuses

Question 4

‘Rehabilitation Era’?

Answer 4

Rehabilitation centers, Special hospitals for handicapped children, & Hospital dept. of physical medicine established.

Question 5

Designing a PT plan of care?

Answer 5

1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Prognosis
4. Treatment

Question 6

What are the 3 areas of practice for OT/PT’s?

Answer 6

COMMUNITY:
Home
Schools

OUTPATIENT:
Clinics
Day treatment centers

INPATIENT:
Hospitals
Long term care

Question 7

3 Ethical dilemmas

Answer 7

Morals

Values

Principles

Question 8

What is ‘Moral Unease’?

Answer 8

Conflict between what is right & wrong

Question 9

What is ‘Moral Distress’?

Answer 9

Clear about what to do but can’t do it

Question 10

What is ‘Moral Dilemma’?

Answer 10

Torn between 2 or more actions

Question 11

Equity vs Equality?

Answer 11

EQUITY IS MORE CLIENT CENTERED!!

EQUITY:
Everyone gets what they need
May not be same as next person

EQUALITY:
Everyone gets the same