Introduction to Physical Therapy

Introduction to Physical Therapy

CHIA |CRISOSTOMO |DANGO |DELA CRUZ

OBJECTIVES

• Actively participate in the games provided after the discussion

• Give examples on each term provided to further deepen each concept

• Identify common terms used in the field of Physical Therapy

PHYSICAL THERAPY

a science-based healthcare that is done to alleviate pain/trauma and regain natural function of the body. It is done in a scientific process that is observed in the Patient Management Model

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

individuals who graduated the course Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and are able to pass the board exam. They are professionals that provide physical therapy interventions to their patients and clients until a given time of recovery and process

PATIENT

an individual with impairments and functional deficits diagnosed by a physical therapist and is receiving physical therapy care to improve function and prevent disability

CLIENT

an individual without diagnosed dysfunction who engages in physical therapy services to promote health and wellness and to prevent dysfunction

SIGN

any objective evidence of disease. For example, gross blood in the stool is a sign of disease; it is evidence that can be recognized by the patient, physician, nurse, or someone else

SYMPTOM

any subjective evidence of disease. For example, anxiety, low back pain, and fatigue are all symptoms wherein only the patient can perceive

PATIENT MANAGEMENT MODEL

primarily consists of 5 components which ends once all the goals of the patient/client are met

Multiple Select

WHO IS CONSIDERED AS THE PATIENT?

Multiple Select

WHICH AMONG THEM IS MANIFESTING A SIGN?

Multiple Select

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE EXAMINATION PART OF THE PATIENT MANAGEMENT MODEL?

Multiple Select

WHAT IS THE MAIN REASON OF REFERRAL?

Multiple Choice

IT INCLUDES THE DURATION AND FREQUENCY OF TREATMENT TO BE PROVIDED

Multiple Select

IT INCLUDES PATIENT/ CLIENT INSTRUCTIONS AS TO WHAT IS TO BE DONE FOR THE DAY

Multiple Choice

WHAT ARE THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE PATIENT MANAGEMENT MODEL?

• EXAMINATION, DIAGNOSIS, EVALUATION, REFERRAL, PROGNOSIS

• EVALUATION, EXAMINATION, DIAGNOSIS, PLAN OF CARE, INTERVENTION

REFERENCES

• Kisner, C., Colby, L. Therapeutic Exercise Foundations and Techniques. 6th edition.

• Pagliarulo, M. Introduction to Physical therapy. 4th edition.

• Webster's New World Medical Dictionary. 3rd edition.

• https://musculoskeletalkey.com/roles-and-characteristics-of-physical-therapists/