Military Physical Therapy

My first experience observing a physical therapist, commenced in the summer of 2014. At the time, I was given the opportunity to observe a physical therapist named Jennifer Moreland. Throughout my time observing her, I began to recognize she was not just a physical therapist with her patients. Many times, she took on the role of a consoler, cheerleader, friend and supporter for her patients. Reflecting back on this, I am able to see that the primary reason she has succeeded as a physical therapist; is due to her amiable, encouraging and empathetic nature. These character traits have allowed her to do more than heal patients' musculoskeletal problems. She has also been able to heal hearts, souls and minds by cheering, supporting, listening

Military physical therapists (PT) have the ability to order imaging, prescribe medications, and run diagnostic tests that civilian physical therapists cannot do according to their Practice Act. Yet, numerous civilian clinics accept and operate under Direct Access, which is only available to some, not all military health care facilities; despite their higher level of autonomous training. In these instances, physician referrals are still warranted in order to receive PT to treat musculoskeletal disorders. If military PT clinics utilized the highest level of their licensure and worked under Direct Access as primary care providers, patient care would be more effective and efficient. Military PTs are an integral part of the medical team, and

Life can change in a split second when an unanticipated injury or disease hinders someone’s normal daily life. Modern medicine, physicians and families can only do so much but physical therapy can help recoup the life many of us take for granted. It often isn’t until we lose something that we as humans realize what we had such as the value of our body’s ability to take us through each day. A physical therapist is the person who stays with a patient for the duration of the rehabilitation process. A physical therapist leads the patient through the process of regaining physical strength and helps the patient regain control of their future. Much like many careers that involve interaction with individuals, physical therapy reaches beyond

“Additional emphasis was placed on reintegrating veterans into society, and therefore the use of activities of daily living, ergonomics, and vocational rehabilitation gains favor in therapeutic communities” (Gainer, 2008). Ergonomics comes

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

Core Didactic Courses Course Number/Name Workload Semester/Year Taught DPT 776: Physical Therapy Management of Complex Conditions V *served as co-course coordinator 2-4 Fall 2013. Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016 DPT 662: Interactions I- Patient-Practitioner Interactions *served as course coordinator 3-6 Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017 DPT 638: Lifespan Development *served as co-course coordinator 2 Summer 2014, Summer 2015, Summer 2016 Core Clinical Supervision Courses DPT 886:

If you look at any company or organization, you are bound to find a list of values, things that others view as positive qualities in a person. These could be things such as honesty, knowledge, diligence, and compassion. Values set up a foundation for the organization, something for their employees to follow and exemplify in their service to the general public. Employees can use their organization’s values to see what their strengths are and where they need to improve. Values also provide a reference point when hiring new employees, helping employers to see which individuals are already living the organization’s values. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has such a list of values, which they refer to as ‘Core Values’. These are Accountability, Altruism, Compassion/Caring, Excellence, Integrity, Professional Duty, and Social Responsibility. It is important for me, as a future Physical Therapist Assistant, to look at the APTA’s Core Values and see where my strengths and weaknesses lie.

While observing at Amer-I-Can Work Rehab, I was able to see what it is like to work at a privately owned outpatient physical therapy clinic. Many of the patients at the clinic were over the age of 50, with none under age 16, and many suffered form back injuries. In order to treat all of the patients, a variety of methods were used including stretches with and without resistance bands, isometric strengthening, traction, massage, electric stimulation and ultrasound.

My opinion here might be biased because I have served on active duty for nearly 8 years and I have had many encounters with military based healthcare. I am assuming by government funded programs in health care, the focus is on scholarships for healthcare students and repayment programs for healthcare professionals. I personally believe that encouraging future physicians, dentists, and other healthcare professionals to serve in military is necessary to combat the growing health demands of personnel in the military. It is important that the government relieve some of the financial burdens on students who decided to serve in the military, because the sacrifices they could face will go beyond the cost of their education. Across all branches of

Physical Therapy programs are presented as a master’s (MPT, MSPT, MS) or doctoral (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program. In order to be admitted to a DPT, MPT, MSPT, or MS program you have to first either completely obtain, or have been working at least three years closer to an undergraduate baccalaureate accredited

When I graduate from high school I want to be an Army Physical Therapist. They provide the military community with Neuroskeletal evaluation and case management. Their main job is improving a soldier's readiness. They treat those who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives . The PT Examines each individual and develops a plan using treatment techniques that promotes ability to move the injured area, reduce the pain, restore function, and prevent disability They also have to supervise the therapy technicians.

One day while driving to boy scouts with my grandson he asked me “Papa, have you ever been hurt or shot at while you were in the military?”

Financial status, geographic location, insurance acceptance are all major contributors to seeing if a patient is eligible for physical therapy. All of this information has importance in this progress just as much as the actually therapy itself. Therapy is intended to help individuals with the treatment of chronic disease, pain or pain management. Of course without payment or insurance acceptance this can’t be achieved. When applying this to the field I want to study the article lays all details out and shows just what a patient is going to experience in his/her physical therapy program. Mainly with the older population this is a problem or occurrence I would see on a daily basis as I would try to provide health care to the

The internship that I acquired during the summer of 2010 at the Greenwood Sports and Industrial Rehabilitation Center (GSIRC), allowed me to gain an immeasurable amount of experience during my tenure at this facility. Within this period, the exposure to new concepts within the physical therapy industry allowed me to observe and work hands on with patients of all ages and disabilities that exposed me to various treatment plans and programs to restore client’s mobility. The essential Physical Education and Exercise Science (PEES) courses taken at Lander University were beneficial to my academic knowledgebase, which prepared me and developed me for the opportunity within the physical therapy discipline. Working as

Physical Therapy is the one of the most important thing a person may need when recovering from an injury or disease. P.T.’s are highly educated professionals that teach their applicants how to recover and build their strength up the right way such as exercise, manual therapy, hydrotherapy, electrical therapy and ultrasound therapy. Physical Therapy has been a top chosen profession since World War 1 when Physical therapists were originally called Reconstruction Aids. Physical Therapy first started off as a predominately female career, but as the years progressed more and more males started to enter this chosen profession. During WW1 there were many cases of musculoskeletal injuries that involved soldiers whom were treated by Physical