As a physical therapist, being professional also means being respectful to others, not judging others by what they wear, how they look, or what their personal opinions are, not taking patient’s names in front of others, not revealing any of the patient’s personal information to others, and as small of an aspect as not using any personal electronic devices, like cellphones, while taking care of the patients. Littlest things makes a big difference in the field of physical therapy. While specialized
Physical Therapy is a growing and excelling field with many opportunities involved. I have an abundance of professional goals that I am excited and eager to achieve in the physical therapy profession. After becoming licensed with a doctorate of physical therapy degree, I would like to advance and become a certified specialist in pediatrics. I know this specific interest could change as I complete my clinical experiences and am open to different specialties. Along with specializing, there are several
age-related decline in physical function” which corresponds to a surge in skilled nursing home [SNF] admission secondary to frailty and inability to care for themselves (p. 1219). Because people who are considered obese and elderly are at higher disk of functional decline, the physical therapist [PT] should possess basic knowledge on nutritional wellness to educate and promote health and overall wellness in this particular population. For this reason, a physical therapist [PT] that earned a doctorate
measurement for a general assessment of a patient’s overall cardiovascular risk. The use of vitals signs should be regularly incorporated in the practice of physical therapy like other settings of the health care as a pre-screening measure. Vital sign assessment provides invaluable information to determine if the patient’s health is appropriate for physical activity or if the patient needs to be further assessed for cardiovascular health by referral to a specialist. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is known
Professionalism in the context of being a student in a doctor of physical therapist degree program is the ever present consideration for the program the student represents and how the student is perceived by all with whom the student interacts. A student in a doctor of physical therapist degree program must give careful thoughts toward exemplifying the American Physical Therapy Association core values. Of the core values compassion, social responsibility, and integrity are the most prominent to me
observing various physical therapy settings, the professionalism demonstrated by the practitioners vastly differed from the academic attitude I developed. Professionalism in the context of being a student in a doctor of physical therapist degree program involves the transitioning from the academic into the professional. This to me requires taking the academic qualities that I own and adapting them into the professionalism that I have observed. After observing various physical therapists in inpatient
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
experiencing low back pain for 3 months, the condition is then referred to as chronic. Chronic conditions can lead to problems at work, depression, anxiety, and reduced quality of life. Physical therapists are providers that are commonly sought for their services to help treat chronic low back pain. The way physical therapists interact and develop a therapeutic alliance with patients has been a topic of studies. There have also been studies that research how a positive therapeutic alliance can have an effect
In Physical therapy, the therapist's job is to give the patient exercises specifically designed for their injuries, and to help rehabilitate them. Physical therapy can only work if the patient puts in the time to follow the therapist’s instructions and is motivated to continue. Physical therapy is a treatment that almost everyone will have at one point in their life when health problems make it hard to move. This type of therapy is important because it helps relieve pain and improve physical function
completing physical therapy observation hours. I have seen physical therapists in four different settings. Each has shown me diverse aspects of the field as well as demonstrated the importance of professionalism in both the DPT student and the practitioner. One of the most important aspects of professionalism as a student in a physical therapy degree program is the ability to communicate effectively. Through my observation hours, I have seen the necessity of clear communication between physical therapists