Exercises that people do while at therapy
both feet got a little wide and then with your upper body go up and down with your knees bending
squats
use with water
Hydrotherapy
work in healthcare facilities, such as physicians' offices, audiology clinics, and hospitals
Audiologist
Teach patients how to ambulate with crutches, canes, and walkers (gait training)
Pta
hand pain
arthritis
Lie on your back with your knees bent. Tighten the muscles in your stomach. Raise your hips off the floor until they line up with your knees and shoulders
Bridges
use with laser
laser or light therapy
work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation facilities
Speech Language Pathologist
Measure strength, ROM, balance, & coordination, muscle performance, & motor function
DPT
eyes pain
Laser/Light Therapy
Stand with your feet about 10 centimetres apart, with your hands lightly resting on a counter or chair in front of you. Slowly raise your heels off the floor while keeping your knees straight.
heel lifts
use on people body and sticks on them
Kinesiology Taping
work at hospitals, nursing homes, parks and recreation departments, community health centers, school districts, adult care programs, substance abuse centers, and correctional facilities.
Recreational Therapist
Help patients with rehabilitative activities outlined in their treatment plans
OTA
Cancer
Laser/Light Therapy
Lie on your side, using a pillow for head support.Stack your hips and knees on top of each other while bending your knees toward your chest.Keeping your feet together, lift your top knee toward the ceiling as high as you feel comfortable without rotating your low back.
clamshells
use on hands
Iontophoresis
work in physical, occupational, or speech therapists' offices
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Help pts develop, recover, maintain, or improve their ability to perform tasks (ADLs) & in their
OT
muscle weakness
Electrostimulation Therapy (TENS)
Hinge at the hips and lean your torso slightly forward. Then bend your elbows and clasp hands in front of you. (This will help with balance.) Now, push through the foot on the step, straightening your knee and lifting your other foot off the floor
Side step
use on muscles
Electrostimulation Therapy
work in offices or in hospitals
Physical Therapy Aide
Teach alternative communication methods
SLP
muscle healing and weight loss
Cryotherapy/Thermotherapy