PT Scope of Practice
T or F: PTs only treat athletic injuries and patients post surgery.
False.
What is the longest bone in the human body?
Femur
What is the name of the belt a PT will use to assist a patient when walking?
Gait belt.
Name 2 healthcare settings a PT can work in.
outpatient clinics
hospital
nursing facilities
patients homes
rehab centers
What is the name of the connective tissue that connects muscle to bone?
Tendon
What is the name of the tool used to measure the angle of a joint?
A goniometer
T or F: A physician must always tell the PT which exercises to use for treatment.
False.
When you rise to your tiptoes, what movement accounts at your ankle?
Plantarflexion
A patient is having difficulty walking after a stroke. Name one skill a PT might work on with the patient to improve their mobility.
Balance, gait, coordination, strength, or functional mobility