Physical Therapy Scenario Paper

As Mrs B has diminished mobility we have to make sure she gets enough exercise and movement so she doesn’t get stiff, so it’s important that she goes for small assisted walks in the ward. Mrs B has a healthy appetite and likes to choose her own meals.

When she sees a patient for the first time she talks to them about the doctor’s report and asks specific questions about their injury or experiences leading up to the need for physical therapy. Megan explained how important it is to make the patient feel comfortable and keep a positive attitude towards the patient’s recovery. These consultations were the most interesting to sit in on because it allowed me to observe the therapist’s ability to take the patient’s information and create a diagnosis and treatment plan for the injury or pain described. Megan may have multiple patients at a time so she stressed the importance of keeping up with each patient and why the physical therapy techs are so helpful. Scheduling is another job of the therapists that is important in keeping the clinic running smoothly. There is also paperwork that has to be filled out for every patient after every visit about their

My first Physical therapy observation experience was at TIRR Memorial Hermann in the Texas Medical Center. The therapy done here were for inpatients who went through a brain or spinal cord injury. On my first day I did not know what I was going in for. I only thought that PT was about orthopedic rehabilitation but in reality there is therapy for everything.

Every story has a beginning, mine starts in Oak Hill, Ohio. I was born on February 18th, 2000 in Gallipolis, Ohio. I live in Oak Hill, Ohio and go to Oak Hill Middle/High School. I live with both of my parents (Sabrina and Kenneth Burton) and my little sister Amber Burton. My older sister goes to college now and does not live at home with us .I am a really nice, responsible, and hard working person. I have won many awards in both marching band and HS choir. Some of the awards range from the best dancer to one of the most dedicated members. I have not yet finished high school, but it is my senior year. After I graduate I plan on attending Shawnee State University to become a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

The multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting that the author attended was regarding Laura 's case, a 62 year old lady that lives alone and had a fall followed by knee surgery at her right leg which now needed rehabilitation. Laura also has Hypertension, arthritis and recently diagnosed with Parkinson which are managed with medication. In the MDT attended Laura and her daughter, the physiotherapist, occupational therapist, the nurse and the author as a

The multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting that the author attended was regarding Laura 's case, a 62 year old lady that lives alone and had a fall followed by knee surgery on her right leg which now needed rehabilitation. Laura also has Hypertension, arthritis and was recently diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease, which is managed with medication.

Rademeyer as well as others in the profession can influence the decisions of their patients by helping them to make the right choices in managing their lives on a physical basis, by helping them to modify their jobs, sports and other activities and by helping to ensure they follow the rehabilitation process laid out by their physicians (Rademeyer, 2015). Also by listening and educating the patients she can help patients better manage and control their conditions.

2. Demonstrate 3 different postural and walking exercise to help the patient with his walking and learning.

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

Physical Therapist’s earnings are good and very high. On average Physical Therapist has a salary of $82,180 in 2013 they are well paid. (“Physical Therapist: Salary.”) Also, Physical Therapist that live in the Metropolitan areas of Laredo, Texas: Los Vegas: and Brownsville, Texas are paid a magnitude of money. (“Physical Therapist: Salary.”) Finally, ‘”Being a Physical Therapist is very rewarding. They work with Patients one-on-one, see them progress through treatment, and know that they are really making a difference in their lives,” said APTA spokesperson Merideth Harris, PT, DPT, EdD,’ (“Benefits of a Physical Therapist Career.”) A Physical Therapist is paid very well, and has high

Occupational therapists can work as part of a healthcare team with doctors, nurses and other types of therapists to come up with treatment plans and options. For example, after a patient has surgery such as a hip replacement the therapist must get together with the doctors and nurses to discuss a plan for rehabilitation. How much pressure can be put on the patient’s hip is a very important aspect that the doctor would be able to answer, considering the doctor performed the

Client needs better nutritional habits, cessation of smoking plan, dentures, hearing aids, and living quarters with running

A physical or occupational therapist may come to your home to help with your mobility. An occupational therapist can help you learn to use any mobility device you may need and also make sure your home is set up to ensure your safety. A physical therapist might teach you exercises that keep your joints limber and prevent muscle weakening while you are

Treatment plans that are most common to physical therapists are exercise for patients who are currently immobilized and lack flexibility, strength, or endurance (Asenjo). The main goal of the physical therapist is helping patients achieve goals and use encouragement to improve flexibility, range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, and endurance. The overall job goal is to promote function. Treatments that are commonly used in physical treatments include electrical therapy treatments, physical treatments, therapeutic exercises, and manual therapy. Physical treatments help make muscles and joints more flexible and decrease pain and swelling. Deep heating, or ultrasound and diathermy, cold packs and ice massages, whirlpools and water therapy,

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).