A persons mental or physical condition The condition or state of something Benefits of Medical Institutions Provides assistance and advice to those seeking health consultancy Provides tests and medication based on diagnosis Has a large variety of different fields Types of Medical Institutions Internal Medicine Surgical Medicine Pediatric Orthopedics Ophthalmology Dentistry Research Physical Therapy Physical Therapy The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery Experts in restoring and improving motion The last course of treatment before patients return back to their lives after diagnosis
History of Physical Therapy Dates back as early as 1500s Influence of Hippocrates, father of Western Medicine Physical Therapy became bigger around 1915 In 1916 the polio epidemic occurred Muscle testing and education to restore function In 1917 the US entered WWI Recognized the need for rehabilitation for injured soldiers List of Treatments Back conditions Knee problems Shoulder/arm conditions Neck conditions Sprains and muscles strains Ankle/foot problems Carpal tunnel syndrome, hand/wrist problems Hip fractures Postsurgical rehabilitation Rehabilitation after a serious injury Stroke rehabilitation Problems with balance Disabilities in newborns Burn rehabilitation Pre-/postnatal programs Womens health Methods Of Physical Therapy Aquatic physical therapy Electrical stimulation Ultrasound Spinal manipulation Exercise Massage Ice/heat packs Traction Low-level laser Demographics/Effects Anyone can be a physical therapy patient Individuals of all ages to have optimal functioning and quality of life PT is the last course of treatment before a patient returns back to work and continues their life Restored or improved range of motion Strengthening and stabilization of muscles
Pros and Cons? Pros High level of education Excellent job opportunities Working in a career that helps people Excellent salaries Can often find part-time work Wide variety of client types Wife variety of work settings
Cons Cost of education Little opportunity for career chance later on Health care reform High degree of burn out Excessive paperwork responsibilities Physical work requiring a decent level of fitness Functionalist Perspective