Muscle Groups
Located on the back of the thigh, these muscles perform knee flexion
What are hamstrings?
If you are having difficulty getting dressed in the morning, this type of therapy could help
What is Occupational Therapy?
This system is responsible for gas exchange (Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide) between the internal body and external environment
What is the respiratory system?
This device is used for ambulation and comes in several different styles, some of which have wheels, brakes, baskets, or a seat.
What is a walker?
Who is Diane?
This muscle is also the primary organ of the circulatory system, and is responsible for pumping blood throughout our body.
What is the heart?
If you would like to improve your endurance and be able to walk further you may benefit from this therapy
What is Physical Therapy?
This system assists with ingesting food, breaking it down into smaller chemical units, absorbing nutrients, and disposing of waste
What is the digestive system?
This device makes putting on shoes easier, by placing the device between your heel and the back of the shoe
What is a shoe horn?
Out of all three therapists (Tim, Diane, Lindsey) this person has worked at Georgetown the longest
Who is Lindsey?
Located on the front of the thigh, these muscles perform knee extension
What are quadriceps?
This therapy may help if you are having difficulty finding the right words to use while conversing with others
What is Speech Therapy?
This system provides support, framework, and protection for the body
What is the skeletal system?
This device may be helpful for people who have difficulty standing for the duration of a shower
What is a shower chair/bench?
The number of children that Tim has
What is 5?
Located on the side of the jaw, this is the main muscle used while chewing. It is also the strongest muscle in our body by weight/force.
What is the masseter?
If you are having difficulty holding onto your utensils while eating, this therapy may help
What is Occupational Therapy?
This system is comprised of the heart and blood vessels that carry Oxygen and nutrients throughout the body
What is the circulatory/cardiovascular system?
This type of cane has a larger base to provide more stability to the user and allow the cane to stand independently
What is a quad cane?
Diane's nickname
What is "Muffin"?
Located between our pubic bone and tailbone, this muscle group supports our abdominal organs and plays a role in continence.
What is the pelvic floor?
If you are having difficulty swallowing while eating, this type of therapy may be prescribed
What is Speech Therapy?
This system consists of our brain, spinal cord, and all of the nerves and neurons in our body. It is responsible for obtaining sensory information from our environment and generating a motor response.
What is the nervous system?
This device makes it easier to put on socks, and consists of one curved piece of plastic with two ropes/handles attached.
What is a sock aid?
The college that Lindsey attended to obtain her Physical Therapist Assistant degree
What is Washburn University?