Types of Recovery
What is the most important way to avoid injury?
Stay active
What is the goal of a physical therapist?
To ensure all patients are ok
What time does a typical workday start for a physical therapist?
8am
What is each patient's treatment plan geared towards?
A specific goal
About how many patients do physical therapists see a day?
About 10-12
What allows professionals to examine their bones?
X-ray
Do you need a license to become a physical therapist?
Yes
All people __ be successful with physical therapists.
Will Not
Who is the teamwork of physical therapy between?
The patient and physical therapist
What is a physical therapist?
Healthcare providers who examine and treat the problem with care and patience.
What is a type of resistance training?
Elastic bands
What does a physical therapist do for each patient?
Give a specialized exercise program
What do physical therapists generally get blamed for?
Patients failures
What is a great feeling to go home with after a day of work in the life of a physical therapist?
Knowing you've helped someone
What is the job outlook of physical therapy in 10 years?
High demand
What type of therapy is used for people with pain in their joints? (HINT: WATER)
Pool exercises
What are some common injuries?
back pain, torn ACL, etc
About how many years of college/graduate school does a physical therapist have to accomplish before becoming a licensed professional?
About 7 Years
Is it important to have good communication skills with patients and why?
Yes because if there's no communication the patient won't get better or heal the way he/she supposed to.
Why is the job outlook so high demand?
People with injuries will always need recovery treatment.
What allows professionals to examine a person's internal organs? (HINT: BABIES)
What does a physically active lifestyle reduce your risk of ?
Injures
What is a demanding aspect of the profession?
Long hours
_____ shows the success in patients from start to finish
Re-evaulation
What trait is important to be a physical therapist?
PATIENCE!