Intro to PT Ch 1 Review

Services provided by physical therapists using independent, professional judgement within their scope of practice is called _.

A _ is an individual who seeks the services of a physical therapist to maintain health, or a business that hires a physical therapist as a consultant.

__ are seven characteristics that define and describe professionalism in physical therapy.

Interventions used in physical therapy, based on research that demonstrates the reliability and validity of the procedures is called ___.

A _ is an individual who has a disorder that requires interventions to improve function.

_ _ evaluate, treat, prevent disability, movement dysfunction, pain resulting from injury, disability, disease...etc

Physicians specializing in physical medicine are called _.

_ is a synonym for physical therapist.

A _ _ is an aide responsible for providing physical reconstruction to persons injured in war

__ is a statement adopted by APTA that addresses 6 components: autonomous practice, direct access, practitioner of choice, doctor of PT, evidence based practice and professionalism/