Rehab Careers
What is a Audiologist?
Measure loudness at which a patient can hear sounds and extent of hearing loss. Exam and clean ear canals, fitting hearing aids and audiologic rehab. (Also teaches speech and lip reading)
What is Hydrotherapy?
Therapy using water, to relieve inflammation, pain, reduce bone pressure, etc
Osteoarthritis
Hydrotherapy
Uses water to treat pain
Hydrotherapy
heel raises, towel streach
Sprained ankle
What is a DPT?
Perform evaluations, review medical history, measure strength, Rom, balance, and coordination, muscle performance, and motor function. Make treatment plans for patient outcome.
What is Ultrasound therapy?
Ultrasound Therapy relieves pain and promotes tissue healing.
Muscle weakness and poor motor control
Electrostimulation Therapy
Helps muscle movement
Electrostimulation Therapy
MP extension, claw stretch
Broken Hand
What is OTA?
Help with rehab activities, record patients progress for OT, document all treatments. (Don't perform evaluations)
What is Cryotherapy?
Therapy using cold temperatures to help with skin conditions.
Muscle Tear
Ultrasound Therapy
Uses freezing or near temperatures
Cryotherapy
Pelvic crunches, wall sits
Back Strain
What is a SLP?
What is Laser/Light Therapy?
Laser/Light therapy use light energy from a laser to repair or destroy tissues to cauterize wounds.
Tendonitis
Laser/Light Therapy
Uses a powerful light
Laser/Light Therapy
finger bending
Dislocated finger
What is a PTA
Provide services, promote mobility, relieve pain and prevent/limit permanent physical disabilities and teach patients how to ambukate crutches and use G.A.I.T. training. (Can't perform evalutations)
What is Electrostimulation therapy?
Helps with muscle movement/stimulation by using electricity and water.
Lateral epicondylitis.
Phonophoresis
Uses vibrations to help relieve pain
Ultrasound Therapy
Hamstring curls
Amputated leg