Careers
Physical Therapy Assistant
provide services mobility, relieve pn & prevent and limit permanent physical disabilities
Hydrotherapy
Utilizing water (hot or cold)
PTA vs. DPT
PTAs are not allowed to perform evaluations! DPTs can.
Kinesiology Taping works!
False
evaluation
an assessment
Occupational Therapist
Help pts develop, recover, maintain, or improve their ability to perform tasks & in their working environment
Massage Therapy
Utilized to relieve muscle pain, increase blood flow, and decrease muscle soreness
OTA vs. OT
OTAs can't perform evaluations! OT can work with disabilities, mental health settings
Laser/Light therapy hurts a lot!
true
cryo
freezing
Recreational Therapist
engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as swimming
Ultrasound Therapy
Utilized to relieve pain & promote tissue healing
Speech-Language Pathologist vs. Audiologist
SLPs record and analyze speech. Audiologists Measure loudness at which a pt can hear sounds & extent of hearing loss
Massages last for a week or two
False, only last for 30 min
thermo
heat
Speech Language Pathologist
Record & analyze speech, language, & swallowing issues
Cryotherapy/Thermotherapy
involves freezing/hot temperatures
Cryotherapy v.s. Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy involves hot and cold WATER, cryotherapy is dry.
Phonophoresis can be used at home.
False
cauterize
burn the skin or flesh of (a wound) with a heated instrument
Audiologist
Measure loudness at which a pt can hear sounds & extent of hearing loss
Electrostimulation Therapy
Utilized for muscle movement & stimulation
aide v.s. assistant
Assistants deal with direct care, Aides deal with indirect care tasks.
Electrostimulation therapy is also called TENS
true
geriatrics