Effective Treatment Of Physical Therapy

Ever since I was young my life goals were to help others when I grew up, however I wasn’t exactly sure how. Throughout the past couple years, with a wonderful support system; I have been able to make the decision about wanting to achieve the goal of becoming a physical therapist. It is my belief that I have a high spiritual calling to be a physical therapist, because I have the intention to be able to guide others. I gather that this can be spiritual, because helping others is what God’s intentions are, and would recommend others to follow in His footsteps. My mindset is indeed compassionate, empathetic, selfless, and strong with a thirst for knowledge. Being a physical therapist has many rewards such as happiness, equality, and a sense of accomplishment which can be very valuable and will affect my life in a positive manner.

OrthoOklahoma is an orthopedic medical clinic with a physical therapy branch that provides outpatient physical therapy care. The facility has a staff of three licensed physical therapists and a physical therapy assistant along with four physical therapy techs. I was able to observe all three physical therapists, Megan Ripley, Joe Ogle and Ken Roberts. At OrthoOklahoma, the most common patients are post-surgery from repairs of muscles, bones or joints. While shadowing these therapists, I observed cases of total knee replacement, total hip replacement, ACL/meniscus repair, rotator cuff repair, frozen shoulder, labrum repair, and other ailments from wear-and-tear and aging. This experience allowed me to talk to physical therapists about the ins and outs of their job, learn about different exercises and routines for treatment of injuries, and really get an idea of the work it takes to become a well-respected physical therapist.

The day-to-day writing in the field of Physical Therapy varies depending on the audience. The audience determines the purpose of the writing and writing style. Physical Therapists (PT) use evidence-based exercises and activities to rehabilitate their patients in order for them to reach their unique goal. Since PT’s work with both medical professionals and patients, they must adjust their writing to be able to communicate effectively. PT’s are just one of the many people in the medical field that may work with a particular patient so it is important that the communication between the different layers of the medical field are precise and clear. Writing to a patient is also important because they are the person who is being directly affected

The therapies offers uses state-of-the art science, including dry needling. It is like acupuncture with the use of needles that uses mild electronic current to stimulate muscles in precise positions.

As a PTA I have been given a breath of knowledge in regard to the profession of physical therapy. However, I am not satisfied with this breath of knowledge. I yearn for the opportunity to gain a further understanding in terms of “how and why” physical therapy is successful at restoring function to individuals seeking

Predominantly, a physical therapist must be compassionate and caring. My family members and I are accustomed to taking care of one another, regardless of the age or circumstance. Along with these age differences come different opinions; because of this, at a very young age, I quickly understood the meaning of empathy. I have become accustomed to practicing compassion at home, that it has now become second nature to me.

Patients are taught to avoid stressing joints, to use warm baths to relieve stiffness, and to use a

Without the repetitive boredom of traditional therapy patients can look forward to seeing their physical therapist and focus less on their injuries.

As my mother continued to recover from her injured arm, the occupational therapist in the hospital was especially attentive to her needs. She was always there to help with anything my mother needed, and assisted her in regaining the full use of her arm. She used different modalities to increase my mother’s arm strength, range of motion, and reduced her pain. Her therapy has included gentle stretching excerices, massage, and excerices with weights. The Occupational Therapist also given her instructions to do certain exercises at home, which I was able to assist

Imagine that you have torn your ACL, or your anterior crucial element ligament. An athletic trainer will help you until a doctor can be seen for X-rays. A surgeon will repair the injury. An anesthesiologist will keep you pain free throughout a procedure. After this, somebody is needed to assist in improving movement. That is what a physical therapist is for. Physical therapists, or PTs, are a crucial part of rehabilitation, treatment and prevention for patients with physical ailments. Individualized programs are developed by PTs that may follow a doctor’s referral, as well as a patient’s concerns and physical evaluation. Treatment plans can be made for individuals with sprained ankles to arthritis to neurological disorders. Physical therapy varies from patient to patient, as no two injuries are exactly the same, but the goal is always the same: a completely recovered patient.

When a patient has a significant amount of pain, they seek medical attention, however, if their pain is muscular, they are often referred to a physical therapist. At the clinic, the patient’s injury is further evaluated and a treatment plan is discussed. Depending on the physical therapist, the patient, and the state, dry needling may be one of the primary treatments. Although, it is currently being debated for its long-term effects on the muscle tissue, combining different treatment techniques with needling allows the muscle to strengthen and can increase range of motion. By combining dry needling with

Dry needling is currently one of the “scope of practice” battles encountered in the physical therapy profession. The hot topic is extremely controversial and is not only debated by physical therapists, but by acupuncturists as well. The primary issue concerning dry needling is whether this technique fits within the Physical Therapist Scope of Practice. The controversial aspect emerges since dry needling is technically considered minimally invasive. Another issue that has appeared is the insufficient amount of research conducted. In addition, dry needling is not currently included in the DPT program curriculum. Therefore, physical therapists who want to acquire this skill are required to take a continuing education course. Furthermore, there are currently only 18 locations in the United States that offer dry needling education courses for physical therapists (APTA, 2012).

Dry needling is a technique based off of neurophysiology, it requires an evaluation of the neuromuscular system, Physical therapist participate in outside programs to become fully equipped and trained to utilize dry needling alongside normal physical therapy programs. Researchers have proven that dry needling controls pain, reduces muscle tension and helped speed up recovery time.

The human experience is not a vague suggestion of what everyone strives for. This is a very individualized set of preferences and priorities that each person desires in life. We are all unique beings and as a physical therapist, there is a duty to create a specific strategy of care that is centered on the needs of the consumer. Movement is the basis of everything we do. Optimizing movement by improving mobility and motion, managing pain, and regaining original capabilities will guide society to a healthier and more active lifestyle.

Physical therapy has grown increasing more useful as the years’ progress and more is learned about the human body and its movements, interactions, and mechanisms. Someone may go to physical therapy for injury, recovery, in order to maintain function, or even due to a stroke and is trying to work on walking again. Patients of a physical therapist can include, but is not limited to, elderly, children, accident victims, athletes, those with conditions such as arthritis or fractures, etc. The possibilities are endless for potential physical therapy patients (Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences).