History of Physical Therapy
What were Physical Therapists first titled as
Reconstruction aides
What is the duration of handwashing with soap and water?
How do you calculate a person's pulse?
Count beats with finger over pulse point for 30 sec x 2
physical therapy is
treatment / exercises you do after a injury
the year the APTA was created
1947
What is the most important thing to do before and after patient contact?
handwashing
What finger should NEVER be used to take a pulse?
The thumb
What are things a visual learner enjoys
pictures, diagrams, demonstrations, charts, and written instructions
Who established the first version of APTA
Mary McMillian
Modesty, body temp, protect areas not being treated
Describe a "thready pulse"
the pulse is even with a poor force to each beat; difficult to palpate and can be obliterated with light pressure; grade 1+
What were the two important historical events which influenced the PT profession?
Polio outbreak and WW1
Two things to considers with body mechanics for lifting
COG and BOS
Normal Resting HR
60-100bpm
the three things that physical therpy was made for was
massage, manipulation, and exercise