Physical Therapy
What does a physical therapist do?
Physical therapists help patients with injuries and chronic health conditions regain their range of motion, manage their pain, and improve their quality of life.
What does an occupational therapist do?
Occupational therapists evaluate and treat people who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities to help them with vocational, daily living, and other skills that promote independence.
What does a speech-language pathologist do?
Prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
What is a rehabilitation counselor?
Individuals that possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to collaborate in a professional relationship with persons with disabilities to empower them to achieve their personal, social, psychological, and vocational goals.
•apply counseling techniques to validate consumers' feelings and improve their outlook for the future
•provide consultation to the community, family members, and employers so they can better support the consumers
True or false: The population 65 years of age or older has continued to increase rapidly through the years.
True
What level of education is required to become a physical therapist?
Doctor of Physical Therapy
What level of education is required to become an occupational therapist?
Masters Degree, but a lot of programs are switching to an Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
What level of education is required to become a speech-language pathologist?
Masters degree
What level of education is required to become a rehabilitation counselor?
Masters degree
What is an interdisciplinary team?
A group of health care professionals with varied medical educations, backgrounds, and experiences who work together to deliver the best possible care for each patient.
What are some common physical therapy techniques?
- Manual therapy
-Ultrasound
-Exercise
-Joint mobilization
-Electrical stimulation
What does the term occupation refer to in occupational therapy?
The term occupation refers to meaningful activities that are purposeful to the individuals life.
Name a few examples of augmentative alternative communication techniques.
gestures, finger spelling, speech-generating devices, etc.
Name at least one place where a rehabilitation counselor can work.
Community rehabilitation centers, senior citizen centers, youth guidance centers, schools, unemployment offices, and more!
What is the difference between optimal and maximum function?
Maximum function: greatest degree of function possible; objective viewpoint.
Cardiovascular and pulmonary, neurology, oncology, orthopedic, sports, neurologic, pediatric, geriatric, women's health, wound care, etc.
What are some specialties in the occupational therapy profession?
pediatrics, brain-neuro, aquatic therapeutic exercise, assistive technology, TBI, autism spectrum disorder, brain injuries, etc.
What are some specialties in the speech-language pathology profession?
Fluency, language, apraxia, resonance, swallowing, alternative communication, voice, etc.
What is the projected job growth for rehabilitation counselors from now through 2031?
a. 25%
b. 11%
c. 37%
d. 2%
d. 2% - as fast as average
Where can rehabilitation professionals work?
•Schools
•Outpatient Clinics
•Hospitals
•Nursing Homes
•Skilled Nursing Facilities
•Long-term Care Facilities
•Home Health
When was physical therapy first recognized in the United States?
In the early 1900's when the "reconstruction aides" helped rehabilitate the servicemen returning from World War I, and also provided aid during the poliomyelitis outbreak.
What are some disabilities that occupational therapists can help with?
-Autism
-ADHD
-Carpal Tunnel
-Down Syndrome
-Cerebral Palsy
What is the proper term for a swallowing disorder?
a. aphasia
b. apraxia
c. dysarthria
d. dysphagia
d. dysphagia
Name a few specialty areas of rehabilitation counselors.
-Helping individuals who have learning disabilities
-Career counseling
-Addiction counseling
-and more!
Define health disparities
A particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage.