Physical therapy is assisting clients recover from an accident, injury or surgery. Physical therapy also helps clients when their bodies are changing in a way that is affecting their daily physical activities.
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How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a physical therapist?
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What happens in a normal physical therapy session?
The following are some of the activities that happen during a physical therapy session:
Education of clients on what to do daily that will not be injurious to their health
Applying practical methods such as joint mobilization for a stiff joint or massaging tight muscles
Employing manual manipulation by using direct manual force to increase joint movement
Helping patients to go through prescribed exercises like low-level stretches and a well-rounded strengthening program
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Why is the physical therapy program taking longer than planned?
A certain time period is required for certain types of body tissues to get repaired effectively. Speeding up the process can bring up a re-injury. Physical therapy requires patience and perseverance.
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Why must patients do home exercises for physical therapy?
Stretching and strengthening exercises are practical activities that have to be done on a daily basis. This can't be achieved by attending physical therapy just 2 or 3 times a week. You have to see that patients are engaging in exercises at home to ensure they have good recovery progress.
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Is there any difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy?
Physical therapy deals with the whole body from the inner ear and vision to the arms and legs, while occupational therapy focuses a little more on the upper body, like the arms and hands. Occupational therapy goes more in depth with a client's fine motor skills and memory-type exercises and cognitive plans.
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How much do similar professions to physical therapist get paid?
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