PT Skills
List three settings PT could work in.
outpatient, sports, hospitals, home health, nursing homes, schools, military, workplaces/occupational
This is the biggest bone in the human body.
What is the femur?
Before you start exercising, you should always do this to get your body ready.
What is a warm-up?
You should always drink water before, during, and after exercise.
Fact. Water helps the body stay hydrated during strenuous exercise.
A PT uses this to measure joint angles.
What is a goniometer?
This is the artery you use to take a blood pressure from.
What is the brachial artery?
This is the number of minutes kids should be active every day.
What is 60 minutes?
Protein bars are always healthy and help you get fit.
Myth. Many protein bars contain ultra-processed, high-sugar, artificial ingredients that are not gut-healthy. Make sure to read the label before you buy!
This is the wider part of the stethoscope you place on the patient.
What is the bell?
The lower leg has two bones; the bigger one is called this.
What is the tibia?
This is the type of exercise you do to strengthen your muscles.
What is resistance training?
Cutting carbohydrates out of your diet makes you faster at sports.
Myth. Carbs are a main energy source for an athletes body.
What is 120/80 mmHg?
What is a tendon?
Jumping jacks, running, and swimming are all examples of this kind of exercise that makes your heart beat faster.
What is aerobic exercise (cardio)?
Energy drinks are always a healthy and safe way to boost energy
Myth. Most "energy" comes from high caffeine and sugar, so excessive amounts can be harmful
What are other members of the health care team that a PT may work with?
Nurse, Doctor, Occupational Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Respiratory Therapist, Social Work, etc.
What are the names of the three muscles that make up the hamstrings?
What are the biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus?
This is the reason your heart rate increases when you exercise.
Muscles require more oxygen when they are active. The body responds by making the heart pump harder to deliver more oxygenated blood to your working muscles and your HR is elevated.
There is a proper way to fuel your body before and after sports/high levels of physical activity.
Fact. Everybody is different but a super basic equation you can remember is: water + carbs (before); protein + electrolytes (after) to replenish what your body lost and help rebuild muscle.