H.D.o.H.C. Ch. 8 (Therapy & Rehab) Well-enlightened

Rehabilitation correct answers -Restoration, *after a disease or injury*, of the ability to function in a normal manner Physical Therapists correct answers -Help those who have been injured or suffer from some disabling condition to recover/improve their ability to carry out routine life activities -Patients include those w/ *arthritis, cerebral palsy, stroke victims, spinal cord injuries, etc.* History of Physical Therapists correct answers -Began during WWI w. rehabilitation of wounded soldiers -*1917:* Army training program for reconstruction aides -*1921:* reconstruction aides form association (APTA) -*1940s & 1950s:* demand for therapists due to WWII & polio -*1950s:* state licensing increased -*1954:* APTA developed competency exam -*1960s:* therapists began treating other conditions -*1968:* PT services authorized for Medicare program Education Req. of Physical Therapists correct answers -*Masters degree* from accredited PT program & licensure; takes 2-2.5ys -*Doctoral degree* programs last 3ys -*Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education* (CAPTE) -Programs include academic classes, lab work, & clinical work; clinical must include work to manage patients, interact w/ therapists, & work in interdisciplinary care -Doctoral programs offer more content in *diagnostics, pharmacology, & advanced practice skills -*LICENSURE REQUIRED;* pass *National Physical Therapy Examination* (NPTE) Specialist Certification of Physical Therapists correct answers -Offered by American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties -For licensed PTs in practice for at least 10 years -Available for 7 specialties -Requires 2,000 hours of direct patient care in area Work Responsibilities of Physical Therapists correct answers -Do systems review; Take patient's medical history -Conduct motor function tests; -Develop treatment plans; *modalities:* treatment tools -Perform gait & locomotion training -Assess patient's progress -Educate patients about expected outcomes -Coordinate w/ home care agencies -*Manual Therapy:* skilled hand movements performed by PT or PTA Personal Characteristics of Physical Therapists correct answers -Care; Compassion