PT 101
What do we call a healthcare professional who helps people move better and recover from injuries?
Physical Therapist (PT)
What organ pumps blood throughout your body?
The Heart
What should you drink to stay hydrated when exercising?
Water
Who helps people take care of their teeth and gums?
Dentist
What do we call a school people can attend after high school to continue their education?
College or university
What is one thing a physical therapist might help someone learn to do again after an injury?
Walk, Run, Climb stairs, Move safely
What body parts help you breathe by taking in oxygen?
The Lungs
What exercise involves jumping with your arms and legs moving outward and inward?
Who helps patients and may check their temperature, blood pressure, or heart rate?
Nurse
What type of degree do most physical therapists get when they graduate?
A doctoral degree
What piece of exercise equipment is a large, round, inflatable ball used for balance and strengthening?
Exercise Ball
What strong tissues connect muscles to bones?
Tendons
What fitness skill are you practicing when you stand on one foot without falling?
Who helps people perform and practice everyday activities such as getting dressed or brushing their teeth?
Occupational therapist (OT)
What do the letters PT stand for in healthcare?
Physical Therapy or physical therapist
What do physical therapists often give patients to practice between appointments?
Home exercises or a home exercise program
What is the longest bone in the human body?
Femur (thigh bone)
What type of exercise makes your heart beat faster, such as running or dancing?
Aerobic or cardiovascular exercise
Who helps people improve their speech, communication, or swallowing?
Speech-language pathologist
What do the letters DPT stand for?
Doctor of Physical Therapy
What is the name of the healthcare professional who works with a PT to help patients perform their treatment exercises?
Physical therapist assistant (PTA)
What is the name of the body system made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves?
Nervous System
What is the name of the exercise where you bend your knees and lower your hips as if sitting in a chair?
Squat
Who helps people breathe better when they have problems with their lungs?
Respiratory therapist
What do we call the hands-on learning experiences where PT students work with real patients under supervision?
Clinical education or clinical rotations