What are the responsibilities of a physical therapist?

Physical therapists evaluate, diagnose, and treat issues affecting muscles, bones, and nerves, with a focus on enhancing movement, alleviating discomfort, and improving overall physical capabilities. They create customized therapy plans, educate patients in self-management, and advocate for sustained health and autonomy using proven methods and preventive measures.

1. WHAT DOES A
PHYSICAL
THERAPIST DO?
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2. Overview
A physical therapist helps patients recover
from injuries and improve movement
through exercises, manual therapy, and
education. They develop personalized
treatment plans, reduce pain, and
enhance physical function. Their goal is to
restore mobility, prevent further injury, and
promote overall health and wellness.

3. Roles And
Responsibilities
Assessment
1
Treatment Planning
3
Patient Education
5
2
4
6
Implementation
Monitoring
Collaboration
Rehabilitation
7
Ethical Responsibilities
9
8
10
Administrative Duties
Community Involvement

4. PTs evaluate a patient's condition by
taking a medical history, observing
movements, and performing tests to
identify problems with movement or
function.
Implementation involves hands-on
application of therapeutic exercises,
specialized manual techniques to
improve joint and muscle function,
and the use of advanced electrical
stimulation to alleviate pain.
Assessment
Implementation

5. Hands-on techniques such
as massage, mobilization,
and manipulation.
Teach the patient about
their condition and injury
prevention.
Customized programs to
improve strength, flexibility,
endurance, and balance.
Manual Therapy Exercise Therapy Education
The PT creates a personalized treatment plan tailored to the
patient's needs and goals. This plan outlines the specific
Physical Therapy , exercises, and interventions that will be
used. It may include:
Treatment Planning and Development

6. 97%
Monitoring is a critical component of a
physical therapist's responsibilities,
ensuring that patients progress
appropriately and safely through their
treatment plans
Implementation involves hands-on
application of therapeutic exercises,
specialized manual techniques to
improve joint and muscle function,
and the use of advanced electrical
stimulation to alleviate pain.
Monitoring
Patient Education

7. 97%
PTs evaluate a patient's condition by
taking a medical history, observing
movements, and performing tests to
identify problems with movement or
function.
A physical therapist's rehabilitation
role involves designing and
implementing personalized
treatment plans to restore patients'
physical function. and helping them
recover from injuries.
Collaboration
Rehabilitation

8. Areas of Specialization
Orthopedic Therapists01
Neurological Therapists02
Pediatric Therapists03
Geriatric Therapists04

9. Impact on Patients
Experience the deep benefits of physical
therapy for individuals recovering from
injuries or managing chronic conditions.
They foster independence and improve
overall quality of life through personalized
treatment plans. Their holistic approach
ensures patients achieve optimal Physical
therapy function and maintain long-term
health and well-being.

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