Anatomy
located in the abdomen immediately inside of the internal oblique muscle. It is one of the innermost muscles of the abdomen and it arises from the inguinal ligament, iliac crest, the inner surfaces of the lower six ribs and from the thoracolumbar fascia.
Used in abdominal bracing
What is your transverse abdominus
helps strengthen muscles, block pain signals, and improve blood circulation.
What is e-stim?
After 45 days or 12 visits, the therapist may continue patient treatment only with a patient-signed and dated plan of care. The plan of care must highlight the patient's consent and show that their physician conducted an in-person examination and evaluation.
What are the limitations to direct access in California?
lying flat on your stomach
What is the prone position?
This therapist treats urinary incontinence
Who is Janev?
The tibia, fibula, and talus make up this _
What are the bones of the ankle?
When an electrical charge hits the crystal, it vibrates rapidly, creating piezoelectric waves (an electric charge that accumulates in some solid materials). These waves emit from the head/or probe as waves.
During treatment, the wave then enters into your injured tissues. This exposure to the waves increases blood flow and cavitation, leading to the theorized benefits of the treatment.
What is ultrasound?
$150 for the Initial Evaluation, and $75 for each visit thereafter.
What is our Self Pay rate?
*Intro to GFE & change in SP rates 2023
bending movement that results in the decrease of the angle in a joint by bringing bones closer together.
What is flexion?
What neurologic disorders can our neuro therapists treat? Emily & Alyson
they link your pelvis and lower spine. They're made up of the sacrum — the bony structure above your tailbone and below your lower vertebrae — and the top part (ilium) of your pelvis.
a form of decompression therapy. It relieves pressure on the spine and alleviates pain from joints, sprains, and spasms. It can also treat herniated discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, and many other back conditions.
What is traction?
your ability to be evaluated and treated by a licensed Physical Therapist without first seeing your physician for a referral.
What is Direct Access?
PNF for short
What is the abbreviated version of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation?
*Emily demo PNFD2
a malformation of the head marked by an oblique slant to the main axis of the skull and usually caused by closure of half of the coronal suture
Plagiocephaly
What are the muscles of rotator cuff?
is a form of soft tissue work where a pneumatic pump is used, along with plastic vacuum cups and placed on the skin to release the fascia and muscle tissue underneath.
What is Myofascial Deocompression (MFD)
The insurance(s) that do not require a referral from a physician to be evaluated by a physical therapist in the state of CA. (Insurances that we accept)
What is Anthem BC PPO, CenCal, Blue Shield PPO, Medicare, United HealthCare PPO,
** What is the PRPT motto?
"One on one personal care for exceptional results"
A functional test form the patient fills out if they are being seen for a shoulder injury.
What is the DASH?
The surgeon will remove the diseased bone tissue and cartilage from the hip joint. The surgeon will replace the ball (head of the femur) and the surface of the socket (acetabulum) with new, artificial parts.
What is a hip replacement?
It uses electrical stimulation to help administer medication into your body through the skin.
What is iontophoresis?
A Patient's primary insurance is Anthem Blue Cross. They have a $500 deductible and 10% coinsurance. They have met their deductible. How much do they pay each visit?
$7.50
the backward bending and contracting of your hand or foot
What is dorsiflexion?
List 3 diagnosis that Tony and Jennifer can treat.
Any orthopedic condition.
*bonus points if you know that Jennifer can treat post concussion.