Physical therapists will shorten a patient’s recovery period by providing the correct physical therapy treatment allowing patients to get back to their normal life as quick as possible. Every patient is different. Patients will have lots of questions that will
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opportunity to introduce myself as a Level I occupational therapy assistant student from HCC-Coleman Health and Sciences. I was assigned by Mr. Gibson P. Gelladuga, the school’s Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, to a placement at your hospital. It is an exciting opportunity for me to spend my first two weeks in this setting. As you will note in my resume, I have volunteered at Spanish Meadows Nursing Rehab, and I got a chance to shadow an occupational therapy assistant, and from there, I learned the creative
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There are many different sources that discuss different topics concerning Physical Therapy in the world today. There is research ranging from stretching to prevent injury to more in depth scientific research and experiments that are trying to figure out different ways to improve the practice. Physical Therapy has become a topic of literature and discussion in the past decade. It has become more known and more commonly used in today’s society so; therefore it faces experimentation to create a better
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Small Stones Small stones make great waves. This is something we experience every day. In Fact, It’s how I earn a living. As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), I feel like a tiny stone when faced with the afflictions of my patients. How could I create a difference? As I’ve come to find out from my patients, such a task could be attainable, and not only to myself. In the grand stage of life, each and every one of us is a player; Our roles being meaningful, and far-reaching outcomes. The humblest
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Tulio is a physiotherapist working in the cardiac unit at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The primary role of a physiotherapist when pertaining to cardiovascular health is getting the patient back to their baseline - the state they were in when they entered the hospital. For example, is a patient was able to walk up a flight of stairs before entering the hospital, they should be aiming for that goal upon discharge. Sometimes, patients will need to go to a dedicated rehabilitation facility after
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educational requirements, job opportunities, and financial opportunities. Physical Therapists are required to take a number of courses, obtain licenses, and successfully pass exams. The University of Berkeley believes to become a successful Pre-Physical Therapy major one must take the following courses: two semesters of General Chemistry, Biology, and Physics with a lab, one semester of Human Anatomy and Physiology with a lab, two semesters of English, and one semester of Statistics,
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. Each type has different components they work on . Orthopedic therapy is the most commonly available form of physical therapy. This physical therapy treats injuries to the muscles, bones and other tissue in the body. Physical therapists can perform treatments that help with wound care , involves making sure the body is getting enough blood and oxygen to a wound Children have different needs when it comes to physical therapy. Pediatric therapists specialize in treating children of all ages who
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People who experience lower limb amputation are treated by a range of health care professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) during their rehabilitation. Occupational therapist’s (OT) main objectives are to facilitate the individual in achieving the best level of independence, functioning and personal roles post amputation by adapting physically, socially and psychologically (Morris, 2012). Occupational therapists help devise and set goals for the rehabilitation process based on the
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Occupational Therapy is a stimulating career that allows you the opportunity to promote and maintain the health and well-being of our community. I enjoy being in an occupation that helps people. While at Peach Tree Acres I took time to closely observe a client using an assistive device for mobility such as a power wheelchair. The client used the power wheelchair independently for locomotion at the facility to engage in several activities in which one activity involved them getting their picture taking
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I would like to go into Occupational Therapy. I want to become an occupational therapist because I want to be able to help treat the ill, injured, or disabled patients. Occupational therapist help patients develop, recover, and improve daily livings skills. Before I can start my career in occupational therapy I will have completed 6 years of college at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and will have received my master's degree. I am also going to minor in coaching. The requirements required
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