Basic Terms
Process of obtaining a history, performing relevant systems reviews, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures
Examination
For the therapy field, what is best to have? Empathy or sympathy?
Empathy
defines problems
quality assurance documentation
0-80 degrees
wrist flexion
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Deals with kids
0-10 scale
Numerical rating scale
used for arranging information in categories – patient’s description of pain
Analytical listening
describes treatments preformed
continuity of care documentation
0-70 degrees
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Helps with elderly
Complete medical history of the patient's chief complaints, present illness, past history, allergies, current medications, lifestyle and habits, social history, vocational and economic history, and family history.
Patient History
used for patients answeres to specific questions – listening to the answer of what positions/activities increase or decrease pain
directed listening
objective proof of PT care performed
legal document
0-30 degrees
wrist ulnar deviation
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Helps with recovery after a surgery
To be available offsite through telecommunications
General supervision
persons own interest in a subject is being discussed – patient listening to PTA recommends sleeping positions to decrease pain
exploratory listening
POMR stand for
problem oriened medical record
0-20 degrees
wrist radial deviation
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Types of Physical Therapy
Helps deal with peoples heart and cardio
Being on site; physically present at all times
Direct Supervision
used for pleasure – listening to music
appreciative listening
SOMR stand for
source-oriented medical record
Neurological Physical Therapy
Injuries or issues with the brain