Develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills in the area of physical therapy.

The report need to be double spaced, MLA format with work cite page; 12th grade level.  Report need to based on outline below.

 

Physical Therapy

 

1. Purpose

 

• To provide the HOSA member with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills in the area of physical therapy.

 

1. Dress Code

 

• Scrubs
• Slacks
• Button-ups
• Footwear

 

1. The Professions of Physical Therapy

 

• Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities.

 

•  Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health.
• Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.

 

1. Legal and Ethical Considerations

 

• Principles

 

1. Dignity and rights of all individuals.
2. There are 8 Principles Of PT
3. Patient Bill of Right
4. The Code of Ethics

 

1. Physical Therapy for Pediatrics and Older Adults

 

• Pediatric Physical Therapist

 

1. Treatment of patients who are toddlers, babies, children, teenagers and young adults.
2.  treat conditions related to genetic, neurological and orthopedic disorders
3. functional training exercises medication and diet changes.

 

• Geriatric Physical Therapy

 

1. Promote
2. Treatment to pursue after an accident, or in relation to a condition such as a stroke
3.  Improving balance, strength, mobility, and overall fitness.
4. Exercise, Manual Therapy, Education

 

1. Physical Therapy for Integumentary Conditions

 

• examination and treatment of the integument system

 

1. Like wounds, burns, skin ulcers, traumatic injuries, and scars to name only a few.

 

• intervention strategies,

 

1. Wound Dressing
2. Manual Therapy – massage for lymphatic drainage and pain reduction, range of motion stretching
3. Electrical Stimulation
4. Fitting/ordering of adaptive, assistive, or protective equipment
5. Strengthening exercise
6. Patient education

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