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Page 1: Bradley University Physical Therapy Department Introduction to a the Physical Therapy Profession

Bradley UniversityPhysical Therapy Department

Introduction to a the Physical Therapy Profession

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What is Physical Therapy?

Prevents, identifies, corrects, and alleviates acute or prolonged movement dysfunction of anatomic or physiologic origin. The primary objective of physical therapy is to promote optimum human health and function.

The APTA

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Establishment of the Profession

• Established by the Surgeon General in 1917

• Founded by Mary McMillan

• Called “Reconstruction Aides”

                                                                                              

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Beginnings…

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Where is Physical Therapy Practiced?

• Hospitals

• Private offices

• Nursing homes

• Schools

• Out Patient clinics

• Private Homes

Treatment

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Where is Physical Therapy Practiced?

•Schools•Sports Centers•Workplaces•Public facilities•Health Clubs

Prevention

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What do PTs do?

• Movement Specialists

• Restore function

• Improve mobility

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A Systems Approach

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PT: A Systems Approach

• Musculoskeletal

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PT: A Systems Approach

• Neurological

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PT: A Systems Approach

Cardio pulmonary

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PT: A Systems Approach• Integumentary System

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SpecialtiesAdministrationAcute Care Clinical Electro Geriatric Neurology Oncology Orthopedic Pediatrics Private Practice Sports

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Role of the Physical Therapist

Evaluate &Treat

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Types of testsv

• Evaluate– Patient History– Examination– Perform Tests

Types of Tests• Range of motion• Strength• Balance• Coordination• Posture• Respiration

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Evaluate ability to return home/work/function

independently

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Treatments

• Increase strength

• Increase endurance

• Increase flexibility

• Increase balance

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Treat

• Treat– strategy– Identify purpose/outcomes

• Pain reduction• Swelling reduction

InterventionsElectrical stimulationHot/cold packsUltrasoundMassageAdaptive devices (crutches, wheel chairs/prosthetics

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Misperceptions of Physical Therapists

Just give massages

Aerobics instructors

Never see blood

Only treat healthy people who are injured

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Future Outlook for the profession

Baby boom

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Future Outlook for the profession

Technology

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Future Outlook for the profession

Reimbursement

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Future Outlook for the profession

Female athletics

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Future Outlook for the profession

Vet care

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Future Outlook for the profession

Autonomy

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Future Outlook for the profession

The need for research

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Future Outlook for the profession

Life expectancy

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Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy

• Movement

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Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy

• The individual

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Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy

• Interaction

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Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy

• Autonomy

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Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy

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Education

Undergraduate (pre-requisites)

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Education

Graduate school (MPT, DPT)

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Salaries

1998 median salary $56,600

Downstate Illinois starting salary - upper 30s/lower 40s


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