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PHYSICAL THERAPISTS’ JOB
Physical terapist importance
diagnose
people
of all ages
who have
injures
medical problems
other health related conditions
who can´t
move properly
develop abilities
treat
functions
prevention
health
promote
health
wellness
treat problems
such as
arthritis
articular injuries
fibromyalgia
cerebral palsy
back and neck pain,
muscle strains
osteoporosis
Parkinson's disease
post-operative rehabilitation
fractures
rehabilitation
Plan for each patient
treatment
manage pain
therapy
Physical therapists work
Use exercises
to
ease patients’ pain
increase ability to move
Evaluate patient’s progress
Set up a plan for their patients
Diagnose patients’ dysfunctional movements
by
watching them stand or walk
listening to their concerns
Educate patients and their families
to
cope with what happens
Training of Physical Therapists
They are trained to
Use a variety of different techniques to care patients
for example
hands-on stimulation
using assistive
applying heat and cold
adaptative devices and equipment
Is different
because varies with the type of patient they serve
for example
A patient suffering from loss of mobility
An athlete recovering from an injury
due to specialization
as
pediatrics
sports physical therapy
The Physical Therapists
Overseeing
the work of physical therapist assistants and aides
Consulting
with physicians and surgeons and other specialists
Work
wellness-oriented programs
to encourage
healthier lifestyles
more active lifestyles
as part of a healthcare team
at preventing loss of mobility
by
developing fitness
