The Field 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.

Special exercises designed to suit different conditions can be very useful. A physiotherapist would be the one who makes an assessment keeping in mind clients condition e.g.

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

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.

1.What is physical therapy? Physical therapy is difficult sometimes it just depends on which one you would like to do. There are many different types of Physical Therapy. There's Orthopedic Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, Wound Care therapy, Cardiopulmonary Therapy , Sports Therapy and many more. Ever since I was a little kid,I loved working or helping elderly people there tons of fun once you get to know them. My mom has worked in nursing homes since I was born she would take me and my brother to work all the time and I would ask people if they needed help because it was fun. I knew I wanted to do something to help the elderly get better or help them feel like they are at home.I choose this career because I love working with people especially elderly people. So far I think this is a good career and it's meant for me.

This week’s forum raises a fundamental question on the readiness of the United States physical therapy (PT) profession to integrate prescribing medication as part of its autonomous practice. Currently, the United Kingdom (UK) is the sole nation that has provided their PTs the authority to prescribe medication without any physician’s authorization (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy [CSP], 2012). The UK’s PTs journey in attaining an independent prescriber status underwent a rigorous process before it even came into effect in June 2012. Before achieving the independent status for prescribing drugs in 2012, the PTs in the UK already has supplementary prescribing rights since 2005 (CSP, 2013; Cooper et al., 2008). To adequately address the

Probably the most commonly known form of rehabilitation therapy, physical therapy is the treatment of disease or disability through therapy and exercise. The programs include assistance with gait training, bed mobility, wound care, restraint reduction and wheelchair positioning.

The use of physical therapy has progressed throughout the medical field for a plethora of reasons. Whether you need physical therapy after a car accident or breaking your arm in a basketball game, physical therapy has been accustomed for a wide range of injuries. Many people cannot afford the physical therapy needed because numerous insurance companies do not support the practice. Nonetheless, studies have shown that physical therapy takes a great toll on your recovery process. More importantly as children become more involved in sports and start earlier in age to be more competitive, the injury rate of children has increased significantly. With that being said, the range of injuries on the knee specifically have varied and transformed the

The seeds of this project start with reflecting on my grandmother, Lumida Rodriguez Viscal. In my family, she was the first person to enter a medical profession when she became a licensed physical therapist in 1953. I remember her telling me stories of her work with polio patients. However, by all accounts, she did not particularly want to become a physical therapist. My mother says she really wanted to be a doctor; my aunt says that she wanted to pursue further studies in chemistry, an interest she developed as an undergraduate. Both, however, remember hearing from her that “the scholarships that year were for physical therapy.” So this project starts with trying to understand why and how my grandmother became a physical therapist.

An abundance of physical therapists will continue to be needed in the medical field because of the continuous rate of injuries. Physical therapists treat injury or medical problems that limit a patient’s ability to function in everyday life. Physical therapist treat patients of all ages and promote interactions with patients, family, caregivers and other health professionals. Most people have been through physical therapy or will go through physical therapy sometime in their lives. Participating in physical therapy without a physician’s approval is called direct access. The factors that contribute to the importance of direct access include many entities such as the the regulation of medical services on the state and federal level, the cost of services to the consumers, and the level of control held by the patient. A physician referral can be helpful and hurtful to a patient. The removal of these referrals has caused some opposition between doctors, physical therapists, and patients. Although direct access is legal in forty-eight of the fifty states, the topic still remains controversial throughout the United States and other countries.

When an injury requires that a person immobilizes the area injured to prevent movement during the healing process, it can cause muscles to atrophy. Tendons and ligaments also become stiff and affect the range of motion when the injured area has healed. An orthopedist will often send patients to an Injury Rehabilitation Clinic to help the patient regain strength and range of motion, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

According to the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE), a residency is a “post-professional program meant to train physical therapists in a specialty area” (American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education, 2017b). The ABPTRFE currently recognizes nine specialty areas within the field of physical therapy, and there have been residency programs created in each of the nine recognized specialty areas (American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, 2017). Residencies are often completed directly post-graduation, after a physical therapist is licensed. Once a residency program is completed, therapists can sit for a particular specialty certification

Physical therapists provide care for people by teaching them how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will be able to achieve a healthier and more active lifestyle. More so, PTs examine patients and develop a plan of care, using treatment techniques that promote movement, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

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 also abbreviated as PT is a medical field that applies physical methods for reducing pain and managing or preventing possible impairments or disabilities in patients. Instead of drugs or surgeries, mechanical movements, massages and specific exercises are used to help the patients. Not only does that prevent you from getting an extremely highly priced surgery but also it saves you from the long period of drug use that follows after it. PTs treat patients individually and develop a specific plan and regimen for each patient that caters to the patients needs. Physical Therapy practice is not only in hospitals but also in Hospices, extended care facilities, homes, fitness centers, rehab facilities and so on.