BR (PT) - Physical Therapy Wound Care

What is the role of physical therapy in wound care?

• To prescribe medications for wound healing

• To perform surgical interventions on wounds

• To oversee the treatment and care for wounds

• To help promote healing and prevent complications

Which of the following is NOT a technique used by physical therapists in wound care?

• Electrical stimulation

• Manual therapy

• Therapeutic exercise

• Prescribing antibiotics

How does physical therapy contribute to wound healing?

• By reducing patient mobility

• By increasing blood circulation and promoting tissue healing

• By limiting patient independence

• By focusing solely on wound dressings

What can physical therapy do after wound debridement?

• Increase the risk of infection

• Recommend surgical interventions

• Prevent the wound from healing

• Help with wound care, range-of-motion exercises, and scar management

Why might a wound care specialist recommend physical therapy?

• To prescribe medications for wound care

• To help the patient regain strength and mobility

• To ignore the extrinsic and intrinsic factors affecting healing

• To solely focus on the surgical aspects of wounds