Specialites
What kind of physical therapist would someone with back pain see?
a general outpatient physical therapist!
True or False: anyone with a Bachelor's degree can be a physical therapist
False!
What kind of physical therapist should a child with cerebral palsy see?
a pediatric therapist!
Name 1 of the 4 lobes of the brain.
frontal, temporal, parietal, occipital
What kind of physical therapist would someone see if they experienced a stroke?
a neurological physical therapist!
Arteries carry blood (to/away from) the heart, while veins carry blood (to/away from) the heart.
away from; to
What does it mean to analyze someone’s “gait”?
“gait” means walking pattern
Analyzing gait means to observe and break down someone’s walking pattern and style of walking while comparing symmetry on both sides and looking for inconsistencies or compensations.
How many tests does it take to diagnose a rotator cuff tear?
3: infraspinatus test, painful arc sign, drop arm sign
How many muscles attach to the scapula (shoulder blade)?
17
What is the leading cause of death in people with kidney failure (end-stage-renal-disease)?
cardiovascular disease