Terms and definitions
what does cryo mean
freezing or near freezing
how long is the education for a PTA
2 years
what is the education needed
masters from accredited communications programs
how long does it take to become a OTA vs a OT
2 to 5-6 years
what type of therapy doesn't work
kinesiology
what does hydro mean
relating to water
what is the average salary for a PTA
70,570
how long does it take to become one
6 to 9 years
what is the certification to be an OTA
pass national certification exam
what types of therapy utilize ultrasound
ultrasound therapy and phonophoresis
what does thermo mean
relating to heat
what is the difference between PTA and DPT
longer education perform evaluations,can't treat patients in orthopedic,pediatrics and geriatric patients
what is the salary for a SLP
95,570
what is the certification needed to be an OT
pass national exam
what types of therapy utilizes water
hydrotherapy and iontophoresis therapy
what does static mean
lacking in movment/action/change
how long is the education for DPT
104,500
how does a SLP evaluate a patient
record/analyze speech,language,and swallowing issues
what is the salary between an OTA and OT
73,930 and 101,080
is massage therapy long-term
no
iontophoresis
using ionic compounds and introducing them to the body through electro currents
what does a DPT do for their patients
develop treatment plans
how does a SLP help a patient with
improving patients ability to speak
what does an occupational therapist do
help patients with everyday tasks
what therapies utilize temperature
cryotherapy and thermotherapy