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| | | |  Physical Therapy: Encyclopedia II - Physical therapy - AssessmentA physiotherapist will initially conduct a subjective examination (interview) of a patient's medical history, and then go on to the objective assessment (physical examination). The subjective examination is guided by the presenting system and complaint, and the objective assessment is in turn guided by the history.
This semistructured process is used to rule out serious pathology (so called red flags), establish functional limitations, refine the diagnosis, guide therapy, and establish a baseline for monitoring progress. As such, the ...
See also:Physical therapy, Physical therapy - Scope of practice, Physical therapy - History of physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Assessment, Physical therapy - Treatment, Physical therapy - Musculoskeletal physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Neurological physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Physiotherapy education, Physical therapy - Qualifications in the United States Read more here: » Physical therapy: Encyclopedia II - Physical therapy - Assessment |
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| | | | Physical Therapy: Encyclopedia - Drama therapy Drama therapy is a health and human services profession that seeks to facilitate physical integration and personal growth for individuals, couples, families, and various groups through the use of theatrical and dramatic processes. Drama therapists work in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, schools, mental centers, prisons, and businesses.
Using role-play, theater games, mime, puppetry, and other improvisational techniques, drama therapists help the client to tell his or her story in order to:
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| | | | Physical Therapy: Encyclopedia - Allied health
Professionals in the healthcare industry are often referred to as allied health professionals which usually need formal training before they are hired, for example, medical assistants , dental hygienists and assistants, phlebotomists, physical therapists and physical therapy assistants, hemodialysis technicians, laboratory technicians, electrocardiographic technicians, x-ray technicians, medical secretaries, and medical coders and billers all belong to the ever growing group of al ...
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| | | | Physical Therapy: Encyclopedia II - Physical therapy - Treatment Guided by the assessment findings, the physiotherapist will then develop and facilitate a treatment plan. Aside from the various physiotherapeutic teachniques involved in therapy, the treatment regimen may include prescribing and advice regarding assistive walking devices; should consider functional progress; and include ongoing review and refinement. Patient education is a key aspect of all treatment plans.
It is difficult to explore the many aspects of physiotherapeutic treatment options, especially considering their ongoing development in the face of an increasing research base. Nonetheless, some e ...
See also:Physical therapy, Physical therapy - Scope of practice, Physical therapy - History of physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Assessment, Physical therapy - Treatment, Physical therapy - Musculoskeletal physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Neurological physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Physiotherapy education, Physical therapy - Qualifications in the United States Read more here: » Physical therapy: Encyclopedia II - Physical therapy - Treatment |
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| | | | Physical Therapy: Encyclopedia II - Physical therapy - Scope of practice Physiotherapists' scope of practice varies considerably across the world, both in terms of the degree of professional autonomy enjoyed and the range of conditions managed.
Physiotherapists in some jurisdications, such as the Australian states, enjoy professional autonomy, with the ability to act as primary care providers and to determine — and be responsible for — a patient's management plan. Physiotherapists in some other juristictions work primary upon referral from ...
See also:Physical therapy, Physical therapy - Scope of practice, Physical therapy - History of physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Assessment, Physical therapy - Treatment, Physical therapy - Musculoskeletal physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Neurological physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Physiotherapy education, Physical therapy - Qualifications in the United States Read more here: » Physical therapy: Encyclopedia II - Physical therapy - Scope of practice |
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| | | | Physical Therapy: Encyclopedia II - Physical therapy - History of physiotherapy Physiotherapy has its origins in late Victorian England. In 1894 the British Medical Journal raised concerns about the practices of some masseuses and masseurs who were offering massage as a euphemism for sex. The BMJ called for an institution to be formed to regulate massage practice. The Society of Trained Masseuses was formed by well-meaning nurses and midwives who were keen to see their massage practices authenticated.
Quickly, the English example was followed by most of the colonial countries which adopted practices and regulator ...
See also:Physical therapy, Physical therapy - Scope of practice, Physical therapy - History of physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Assessment, Physical therapy - Treatment, Physical therapy - Musculoskeletal physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Neurological physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Physiotherapy education, Physical therapy - Qualifications in the United States Read more here: » Physical therapy: Encyclopedia II - Physical therapy - History of physiotherapy |
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| | | | Physical Therapy: Encyclopedia II - Physical therapy - Physiotherapy education As with many aspects of the profession, essential physiotherapy training varies considerably across the world. As a general rule, physiotherapy studies involve a minimum of four years tertiary education. Some examples are described here.
In Australia, an undergraduate physiotherapy degree is typically undertaken over a four-year period, with the early components being predominantly theoretical and with an increasingly clinical focus throughout the latter stages. Postgraduate entry into physiotherapy in possible in some institutions, typically involving two years of study following the completion of a re ...
See also:Physical therapy, Physical therapy - Scope of practice, Physical therapy - History of physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Assessment, Physical therapy - Treatment, Physical therapy - Musculoskeletal physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Neurological physiotherapy, Physical therapy - Physiotherapy education, Physical therapy - Qualifications in the United States Read more here: » Physical therapy: Encyclopedia II - Physical therapy - Physiotherapy education |
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| | | | Physical Therapy: Encyclopedia II - Occupational therapy - Areas of occupational therapy Occupational therapists work in a vast array of settings, these include:
Occupational therapy - Physical.
Orthopedics (fractures/falls clinics)
Pediatrics
Elderly Rehabilitation
Accident and Emergency
Hand Therapy
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Burns
Road Traffic Accidents
Occupational therapy - Community.
Intermediate Care
Day centres
Schools
Child Development centres
Occupational therapy - Neurology.
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See also:Occupational therapy, Occupational therapy - About occupational therapy practitioners, Occupational therapy - Who benefits from occupational therapy?, Occupational therapy - Areas of occupational therapy, Occupational therapy - Physical, Occupational therapy - Community, Occupational therapy - Neurology, Occupational therapy - Mental Health, Occupational therapy - Case studies: how occupational therapy works, Occupational therapy - Alzheimer's disease, Occupational therapy - Stroke, Occupational therapy - Developmental problems, Occupational therapy - Universities offering OT programs Read more here: » Occupational therapy: Encyclopedia II - Occupational therapy - Areas of occupational therapy |
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| | | | Physical Therapy: Encyclopedia II - Occupational therapy - About occupational therapy practitioners Occupational therapy practitioners are skilled professionals whose education includes the study of human growth and development with specific emphasis on the physical, affective, cognitive and environmental components of illness and injury.
Most registered occupational therapists (OTR) practicing in the field today possess a Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy. However, in recent years, the entire profession has advanced its educational standards to post-professional levels. By 2007, all OTRs will enter the field with a Masters or Doctoral degree. The Cer ...
See also:Occupational therapy, Occupational therapy - About occupational therapy practitioners, Occupational therapy - Who benefits from occupational therapy?, Occupational therapy - Areas of occupational therapy, Occupational therapy - Physical, Occupational therapy - Community, Occupational therapy - Neurology, Occupational therapy - Mental Health, Occupational therapy - Case studies: how occupational therapy works, Occupational therapy - Alzheimer's disease, Occupational therapy - Stroke, Occupational therapy - Developmental problems, Occupational therapy - Universities offering OT programs Read more here: » Occupational therapy: Encyclopedia II - Occupational therapy - About occupational therapy practitioners |
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| | | | Physical Therapy: Encyclopedia II - Occupational therapy - Case studies: how occupational therapy works Every day, children and adults have or develop health conditions that significantly affect their ability to manage their daily lives. With the help of occupational therapy, many of these individuals can achieve or regain a higher level of independence. When skill and strength cannot be developed or improved, occupational therapy offers creative solutions and alternatives for carrying out daily activities.
Occupational therapy - Alzheimer's disease.
Art Anderson's family was not surprised when the doctor co ...
See also:Occupational therapy, Occupational therapy - About occupational therapy practitioners, Occupational therapy - Who benefits from occupational therapy?, Occupational therapy - Areas of occupational therapy, Occupational therapy - Physical, Occupational therapy - Community, Occupational therapy - Neurology, Occupational therapy - Mental Health, Occupational therapy - Case studies: how occupational therapy works, Occupational therapy - Alzheimer's disease, Occupational therapy - Stroke, Occupational therapy - Developmental problems, Occupational therapy - Universities offering OT programs Read more here: » Occupational therapy: Encyclopedia II - Occupational therapy - Case studies: how occupational therapy works |
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