I Had A Good Learning Experience Observing Pt And Ptas

One of the most rewarding parts of working as a physical therapy technician is both seeing and being partly responsible for the noticeable improvements in both mobility and function that our patients make. To me, there is nothing better than seeing patients who at first were reliant on crutches or a walker progress to the point where they can walk unassisted, or hearing patients who suffer from chronic pain say they woke up pain-free for the first time in weeks. To reach this point of improvement, however, the patients must be engaged and active in their own rehabilitation, which means following their home exercise programs and showing up for their scheduled appointments. In order for patients to buy in and take an active role in their therapy,

My shadowing experience this summer has taught me so many new things about physical therapy. It has allowed me to observe the practice and make sense of the new information I have learned. Although therapy has not changed, the lenses through which I view it have. I no longer see a patient performing arbitrary exercises, I see muscles moving in specific patterns. I no longer see a passive stretch being performed, I see soft tissues, ligaments, and capsules being mobilized. I no longer see a diagnosis that receives that same treatment, I see a person that is struggling with an issue and passionate people willing to help through genuine care. I Had my first observation at The Medical Arts Research Center(MARC), an outpatient physical therapy facility in San Antonio. There, I observed 9 patients with musculoskeletal conditions. These included 8 adults and 1 pediatric. The second clinic was Peak Physical Therapy, an outpatient physical therapy clinic in Wylie, Texas. There I saw 8 patients with musculoskeletal conditions including 6 adults and 2 pediatric. During these observations, I saw many components of physical therapy practice. The last place I shadowed was Warm Springs Rehab Hospital of San Antonio. I observed in the post-acute medical facility in which we saw 7 patients with neuromuscular conditions, including 5 adults and 2 pediatric.

Physical therapy assistant is a health care professional who provides physical therapy services based on the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapy assistant. This professional helps individuals of all ages who have medical issues and health-related conditions that restrict their ability to move and carry out functional activities in daily life. A physical therapy assistant can work in various settings such as private practices, hospitals, home health, sport facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes. The physical therapy assistant is also responsible for evaluating the changes in a patient's performance based on the physical therapy provided. The kind of care provided by a physical therapy assistant may incorporate teaching the patient to exercise mobility, the use of physical agents, strength and coordination, electrotherapy, and training for various activities like walkers and crutches ("Who Are Physical Therapist Assistants?" 2012). For an individual to become a physical therapy assistant, he/she is required to be licensed, certified, or registered by the state. In this case, the educational requirements and examination criteria are usually stipulated based on the particular state requiring licensure.

A physical therapy assistant work in clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, schools, corporate or industrial health centers, private physical therapy offices, community health centers, sports facilities, research institutions, nursing homes, home health agencies, pediatric centers, colleges, and universities. The conditions of such vary by whether they are full-time or part-time. Some clinics, hospitals, etc. have evening and weekend hours. It could get stressful, but have patience. Listen to the patient and take it step by step. Also, knowing what your supervising physical therapist expects out of you may help with the stress. The physical therapy assistant working conditions involve frequent kneeling, stooping and standing for long periods of time. Being physical fit is a major advantage in this field.

The typical physical therapy assistant uses many types of equipment to provide rehabilitative care to their patients. These procedures include massage, exercise or use of light, heat, and cold. They also train patients on the use of braces, wheelchairs and artificial limbs.

The roles of an occupational and physical therapist at the centre is to perform initial assessments for new patients. The PT assesses how good their balance, strength, and independence are. Then prepares an exercise plan to increase independence based on the three objectives. The OT assesses if they need special equipment (sock aid, shower chair) to help assist the patient when they are home alone. Also, if they are able to put on their pants and get in and out of the shower safely. Lastly, both therapists follow up with their patients to see how they progress.

It is best if they have a range of techniques they use with their patients including physical therapy and exercise methods for a total health care

I was curious how much paper work Beyoncé had to do a day? How much for each patient? Does it vary? How long does it take? He told me that is varies daily, but he usually writes 15 notes a day, one for each patient he saw. He explained to me that for each patient you have to do an evaluation note, a discharged note, a progress report every x amount of time, and a note every time they receive care. In total, per week he sees anywhere from 60-80 patients and has to write notes for every single one of them. As a center, the six physical therapists do about 300 notes per week. I couldn't believe that but he assured me it wasn't as much work as it sounds. He did mention that you have weekly and month legal and insurance paper work to do but most of the time that is manger work. He also added that Medicare and federal aid always have the most paper work and strictest rules to abide

Physical therapists provide the service of the helping of restoring muscular or nerve damage upon a living organism. They improve the functions of mobility, help relieve pain, and prevent permanent physical damage of patients with injuries or disease. Fitness and health are key to helping patients get through physical therapy. Patient problems vary from physical disabilities such as car accidents to nerve damage like arthritis. Physical therapists, or also known as PT’s, start off by viewing the patients medical history, then they test the patients strength, range of motion, posture, balance and coordination, respiration, muscle performance,

The working conditions for physical therapists are fairly attractive, mainly because of the wide range of choices. Physical therapists can choose the setting they want to work in. Though a large number of physical therapists work in hospitals, now more than 70 percent of them can be found in private physical therapy offices, community health centers, corporate or industrial health centers, sports facilities, research institutions, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home health agencies, schools, pediatric centers, colleges, and universities ("A Future" 9). Most physical

As stated earlier, I asked the same question to the PT about populations, he said, “I work with all different types and populations of people.” Inferring from his comment about population; I would also enjoy working with a wide variety of people he sees in a typical week. I also took note of some of the rehabilitation modalities used in his clinic. Mainly, lots of range of motion (ROM) exercises, electrical stimulus machines, but my personal favorite is a video game console which helps patients with their balance and proprioception work. This could help the younger patients, possibly resistant to participate in PT; especially beneficial “with adherence rates for this clinic. This now opens a whole new door for me, and sparked my interest of research in areas of exercise science so much so that I have volunteered to participate in a study here at the university. I can see myself working in both professions that I discussed in this brief reflection but that being said, I have learned a lot of new and fun things I can do with my

Physical therapist assistant (PTAs) provide physical therapy procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist, is the responsibility of the PTAs to keep a record of the patient’s responses to treatments and report it to the Physical Therapist. PTAs help patients of all ages to recover from injuries and illnesses to regain movement, relieve pain and prevent permanent physical disabilities. The treatment procedures that a PTA provide may include exercises, massages, training for activities like walking with crutches, canes or walker, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, electrical stimulation and ultrasound . When we talk about PTA career, we should know that this profession needs some personal qualities. For instance, Physical

PTAs provide a variety of physical therapy techniques as they carry out the physical therapist's plan of care for the patient, including therapeutic exercise, functional training, deep soft tissue massage, and physical modalities such as electrotherapy and ultrasound. PTAs may also assist the physical therapist by working with individuals to prevent loss of mobility by implementing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. After graduation from an accredited physical therapy education program*candidates must pass a state-administered national exam to obtain licensure or certification required in most states.* The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is the only accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of

Working in various settings of physical therapy rehabilitation centers is one of the most challenging and complicated. Apart from the 40-hour workweek, it is physically strenuous as well. Physical therapists often have to the need to stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, and stand for extensive periods. Above and beyond, physical therapists move heavy equipment and lift patients or help them turn, stand, or walk.

I visited the Optim Orthopedics in Savannah, Georgia. This facility specializes occupational, physical and hand therapy. I want to pursue a career in Sport Medicine but because of the physician not being in, I interview a Physical Therapist. Stacy McKenzie works as a PRN at the Savannah and Pooler facilities. Stacy knew at the age of 12 that therapy was her passion. She attended Armstrong State University for six years where she obtain her undergraduate and graduate degree. Since she only has her master degree, the only license she needed was the PT license. She stated her workday is typical busy. They see patients every 45 minutes each day. The patients range from four year olds to elderly patients. What she enjoy about working is meeting