Principles of Physiotherapy (Physical therapy) Practice

Set Principles of Physiotherapy (Physical therapy) Practice

1. Principles of Physiotherapy Practice Prof. (Dr.) Asir John Samuel, PhD (Physiotherapy), MPT (Neurosciences and Paediatric Neurology), BPT, BSc (Psychology), DYScEd , MAc , PGDBEME, Additional Professor Cum Vice Principal, Yenepoya Physiotherapy College, Mangalore

2. History of the development of the physiotherapy profession

3. In Hippocrates Era Hippocrates (460–385 BCE) - the father of medicine Describe spinal manipulative techniques using gravity, for the treatment of scoliosis Use of a table with various straps, wheels, and axles enabling traction Introduced the idea of manual manipulation for pain relief

4. Hector Hector - In Ancient Greece around 460 BC Practiced a water-based physiotherapy technique called “hydrotherapy” – which is Greek for water treatment

5. Claudius Galen Claudius Galen (131–202 CE) - a Roman surgeon Provided evidence of manipulation Acts of standing or walking on the dysfunctional spinal region

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7. Professional group Per Henrik Ling - "father of Swedish gymnastics." He founded the Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics in the year 1813 Massage, manipulation and exercise

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9. Term physiotherapy 1851 The term "Physiotherapy" first appeared in its German form " Physiotherapie " In an article written by Dr. Lorenz Gleich A military physician from Bavaria

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11. Term physiotherapy 1894 Dr. Edward Playter used the word "Physiotherapy” In an English article published in Montreal Medical Journal " Physiotherapie " changed to "Physiotherapy" and then to "Physical therapy"

12. Terminologies " Physiotherapie " "Physiotherapy” "Physical therapy” "Physiotherapy”

13. Education 1913 - The School of Physiotherapy’ was established at the University of Otago in New Zealand 1914 - Reed College was established in Portland in the United States of America to educate about the ‘reconstitution aides’.

14. Historical event witnessed 1916 – polio epidemic 1926 – US President - Franklin D. Roosevelt suffered by polio went through various therapies, including hydrotherapy 1942 – Military rankings

15. History of Physiotherapy in India Polio outbreak in Mumbai in 1952 1952 - Physiotherapy became a full-fledged medical profession in India 1953 - India's first physiotherapy school and center opened in Mumbai 1962 - The Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP)

16. World physiotherapy 1951 World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) WCPT rebrands as World Physiotherapy in 2020 >6,00,000 physiotherapist worldwide 128 member nations

17. The Indian Association Of Physiotherapist (IAP) A non-profit, non-governmental organization that represents the physiotherapy profession at National and international Level Registered under Indian society act, in the year 1955 Member of WCPT from 1967

18. Principles of practice in physiotherapy

19. Autonomy

20. Autonomy - NCAHCPA, 2021 The physiotherapist can practice independently or as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and has a minimum qualification of a baccalaureate degree Who has obtained any qualification of degree under NCAHCP Act, the duration of which shall not be less than three thousand six hundred (3600) hours spread over a period of three years to six years divided into specific semester

21. Autonomy – World Physiotherapy Physiotherapists as autonomous professional, have the freedom to exercise their professional judgment and decision-making, wherever they practice, within the physiotherapist's knowledge, competence and scope of practice Physiotherapists operate as independent practitioners, as well as members of health service provider teams

22. Autonomy – World Physiotherapy Physiotherapists are subject to the ethical principles of WCPT and the codes of ethics and best practices in the country in which they practice They can act as first-contact practitioners, and patients/clients may seek direct services without referral from another health professional

23. Autonomy – World Physiotherapy Services provided by physiotherapists encompass Health Promotion Prevention Examination/assessment Evaluation Diagnosis Interventions/treatments Outcomes assessment

24. Autonomy – World Physiotherapy The actions of individual physiotherapists are their own responsibility, and their professional decisions cannot be controlled or compromised by employers, members of other professions or other individuals

25. Shared-decision making Physiotherapists should have policies and procedures in place to ensure communication with their patients’/clients’ or their medical practitioners and other relevant professionals. These policies and procedures will facilitate consultation and accurate documentation and reports by physical therapists to other service delivery providers

26. Privacy Area of treatment Screen Bystander, if available Private area

27. Confidentiality Not revealing names Masking faces Identity concealed

28. Equality Vs Equity

29. Equality Vs Equity Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities Equity means each individual or group of people allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome