Victory Physical Therapy Doug Arango, Terrance Reaves, Felicia Smith, Sophia Wang

About Victory PT Located in Mullica Hill, NJ 8-Time Winner of Gloucester County Times “Best of Gloucester County” Clinical Director, Michael A. Walters 4 members of Clinical Staff

About Victory PT Ongoing therapeutic support Commonly there for: back, knee, shoulder 15% neurologic/ stroke patients Majority of patients are 20-50 yrs old

Dr. Michael A. Walters Wayne Hills, NJ Penn State, 1982 Thomas Jefferson, 1989 NJ/PA Licensure CSCS Certification NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist 1995

Inside Victory PT Very small facility Limited floor space Extensive walking has to take place outside

Inside Victory PT

Work Stations Warm up station (machines) Private rooms Stretching stations Front desk

Daily Routine Monday- Friday (8am-7pm) 1-3 evaluations 10-12 patients Paperwork

Employment requirements Undergraduate/Graduate school National board exam State exam Staff- 3 physicians,2 aids,2 front desk Qualities- highly motivated, responsible, compassionate, independent thinking

Advantages/Disadvantages Advantages : Very personal, maximum time with patient, patient specific Disadvantages : Limited space “It’s always so crowded in here”

Physical Therapy Organizations Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) Provide service and leadership to promote safety and protection Volunteer opportunities Resources for members

Physical Therapy Organizations American Physical Therapy Organization (APTA) Benefits offered to students, employers, physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants Student benefits: discounts, involvement opportunities, news & publications, employment resources PT benefits: networking, information, clinical and practice resources

Physical Therapy Organizations World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Non-profit organization charity in UK Move PT forward as a globally recognized health care provider

Benefits Weekends off Always active Humbling Works with Charity Community Service good relationship with smaller practices

Master’s Degree Programs Thomas Jefferson University, School of Health Professions Doctor of Physical Therapy 3-year program University directed exclusively to Healthcare Accredited by the CAPTE 100% pass rate on National Licensure Exams Human Performance Lab

Drexel University Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Services Nationally Ranked 2 ½ year program State-of-the-Art Technology Offer Dean’s Merit Scholarships

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Use an evidence-based approach to meet the needs of the patient/client 24 students admitted each year Min. 80 hours field experience Offer Graduate Assistantships

Injuries/Activities Torn Rotator Cuff Torn ACL Amputation Ask if anyone knows any at home exercises to do for a torn rotator cuff with a theraband, demonstrate one mentioned and/or one prepared Ask if anyone knows any at home exercises to do for a torn ACL with theraband, demonstrate one mentioned and/or one prepared Ask if anyone knows what to do for an amputation with a ball, ask for someone to demonstrate