Intro to Physical Therapy Chapter 1 – Flashcards

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General Definition of Physical Therapy
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therapy for the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disability, injury, or disease that utilizes therapeutic exercises, physical modalities (as massage and electrotherapy), assistive devices, and patient education and training - also called physiotherapy
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Guide to Physical Therapist Practice
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a pivotal document describing the approach of the physical therapist (PT) to patient care
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Patients
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individuals that have disorders that require interventions to improve their function
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State Practice Acts
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State's official statement or document of definition and regulation of a specific profession, setting down guidelines for those practicing the profession within its jurisdiction
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Client
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the term used to refer to an individual who seeks the services of a PT to maintain health or business that hires a PT for consultation
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Physical Therapy Scope of Practice (created by APTA to limit the variety of definitions)
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1. Examining (history, systems review, test and measures) 2. Alleviating impairments and limitations 3. Preventing injury, impairment, functional limitations ect. 4. Engaging in consultation, education, and research
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Five Elements of Patient/Client Management Model
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1. Examination 2. Evaluation 3. Diagnosis 4. Prognosis 5. Interventions
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Hierarchy of Profession
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1. Lifetime Commitment 2. Representative Organization - APTA 3. Special Education 4. Service to Clients/Patients 5. Autonomy of Judgement - separates a profession from a technician
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Core Values of Professionalism on PT
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Accountability, Altruism, Compassion/Caring, Excellence, Integrity, Professional Duty, Social Responsibility
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Chinese
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Massage/Hands on health used to relieve pain and improve function by the____________
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Greeks and Romans
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Hydrotherapy used by the___________
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Polio Epidemic & World War I
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The development of physical therapy began when what two major impacts happened?
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Reconstruction Aides
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forerunners to PTs to help with wounded soldiers (exclusively women)
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American Physiotherapy Association (APA)
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The national organization that was established to clear the identity of physiotherapist
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Mary McMillan
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The first president and first physical therapist of the US
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1928
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When was the standard PT curriculum developed?
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1947
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When was the new name "American Physical Therapy Association" changed? (APTA)
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Commission of Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
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What does CAPTE stand for that was developed in 1977?
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evidence-based practice
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programs offered to fund research
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APTA Vision Statement for Physical Therapy 2020
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Physical Therapist will be doctors of physical therapy Consumers will have direct access Physical therapist will be assisted by educated PTA's Guided by integrity, life-long learning, and commitment Provide sensitive care distinguished by trust and respect They will provide direct patient/client care
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