1. Bradley University Physical Therapy Department Introduction to a the Physical Therapy Profession

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3. 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

4. Establishment of the Profession Established by the Surgeon General in 1917 Founded by Mary McMillan Called “Reconstruction Aides”

5. Beginnings…

6. Where is Physical Therapy Practiced? Hospitals Private offices Nursing homes Schools Out Patient clinics Private Homes Treatment

7. Where is Physical Therapy Practiced? Schools Sports Centers Workplaces Public facilities Health Clubs Prevention

8. What do PTs do? Movement Specialists Restore function Improve mobility

9. A Systems Approach

10. PT: A Systems Approach Musculoskeletal

11. PT: A Systems Approach Neurological

12. PT: A Systems Approach Cardio pulmonary

13. PT: A Systems Approach Integumentary System

14. Specialties Administration Acute Care Clinical Electro Geriatric Neurology Oncology Orthopedic Pediatrics Private Practice Sports

15. Role of the Physical Therapist Evaluate & Treat

16. Types of testsv Evaluate –Patient History –Examination –Perform Tests Types of Tests Range of motion Strength Balance Coordination Posture Respiration

17. Evaluate ability to return home/work/function independently

18. Treatments Increase strength Increase endurance Increase flexibility Increase balance

19. Treat –strategy –Identify purpose/outcomes Pain reduction Swelling reduction Interventions Electrical stimulation Hot/cold packs Ultrasound Massage Adaptive devices (crutches, wheel chairs/prosthetics

20. Misperceptions of Physical Therapists Just give massages Aerobics instructors Never see blood Only treat healthy people who are injured

21. Future Outlook for the profession Baby boom

22. Future Outlook for the profession Technology

23. Future Outlook for the profession Reimbursement

24. Future Outlook for the profession Female athletics

25. Future Outlook for the profession Vet care

26. Future Outlook for the profession Autonomy

27. Future Outlook for the profession The need for research

28. Future Outlook for the profession Life expectancy

29. Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy Movement

30. Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy The individual

31. Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy Interaction

32. Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy Autonomy

33. Assumptions underlying the practice of physical therapy

34. Education Undergraduate (pre-requisites)

35. Education Graduate school (MPT, DPT)

36. Salaries 1998 median salary $56,600 Downstate Illinois starting salary - upper 30s/lower 40s