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Bradley University Physical Therapy Department

Introduction to a the Physical Therapy Profession. Bradley University Physical Therapy Department. Preview:. What is Physical Therapy?.

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Bradley University Physical Therapy Department

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  1. Introduction to a the Physical Therapy Profession Bradley UniversityPhysical Therapy Department

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  3. What is Physical Therapy? Prevents, identifies, corrects, and alleviates acute or prolonged movement dysfunction of anatomic or physiologic origin. The primary objective of physical therapy is to promote optimum human health and function. The APTA

  4. Establishment of the Profession • Established by the Surgeon General in 1917 • Founded by Mary McMillan • Called “Reconstruction Aides”

  5. Beginnings…

  6. Where is Physical Therapy Practiced? Treatment • Hospitals • Private offices • Nursing homes • Schools • Out Patient clinics • Private Homes

  7. Where is Physical Therapy Practiced? Prevention • Schools • Sports Centers • Workplaces • Public facilities • Health Clubs

  8. What do PTs do? • Movement Specialists • Restore function • Improve mobility

  9. A Systems Approach

  10. PT: A Systems Approach • Musculoskeletal

  11. PT: A Systems Approach • Neurological

  12. PT: A Systems Approach Cardio pulmonary

  13. PT: A Systems Approach • Integumentary System

  14. Specialties Administration Acute Care Clinical Electro Geriatric Neurology Oncology Orthopedic Pediatrics Private Practice Sports

  15. Role of the Physical Therapist Evaluate & Treat

  16. Types of testsv • Evaluate • Patient History • Examination • Perform Tests Types of Tests • Range of motion • Strength • Balance • Coordination • Posture • Respiration

  17. Evaluate ability to return home/work/function independently

  18. Treatments • Increase strength • Increase endurance • Increase flexibility • Increase balance

  19. Treat • Treat • strategy • Identify purpose/outcomes • Pain reduction • Swelling reduction Interventions Electrical stimulation Hot/cold packs Ultrasound Massage Adaptive devices (crutches, wheel chairs/prosthetics

  20. Misperceptions of Physical Therapists Just give massages Aerobics instructors Never see blood Only treat healthy people who are injured

  21. Future Outlook for the profession Baby boom

  22. Future Outlook for the profession Technology

  23. Future Outlook for the profession Reimbursement

  24. Future Outlook for the profession Female athletics

  25. Future Outlook for the profession Vet care

  26. Future Outlook for the profession Autonomy

  27. Future Outlook for the profession The need for research

  28. Future Outlook for the profession Life expectancy

  29. Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy • Movement

  30. Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy • The individual

  31. Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy • Interaction

  32. Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy • Autonomy

  33. Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy

  34. Education Undergraduate (pre-requisites)

  35. Education Graduate school (MPT, DPT)

  36. Salaries 1998 median salary $56,600 Downstate Illinois starting salary - upper 30s/lower 40s

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