T HERAPEUTIC E XERCISE KNR 164

W HAT IS T HERAPEUTIC E XERCISE ? Therapeutic Exercise: is the systematic and scientific application of exercise and movement experiences to develop or restore Muscular strength, endurance, or flexibility Neuromuscular coordination Cardiovascular efficiency Other health performance factors Exercise therapists design and implement movement experiences restoring or improving motor function to a level the enables a person to reach goals unencumbered by physical limitations

P HYSICAL T HERAPY Physical therapists (PT) work with patients to restore, maintain, and improve function, alleviate pain, and prevent dysfunction This is done by accurately diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal or neurological disorders affecting movement Three primary responsibilities: 1. Evaluating and diagnosing 2. Developing and delivering treatment plans 3. Preventing loss of mobility

W HAT PT’ S D O Relieve Pain Modalities, Manual Techniques, Education Improve ROM Modalities, Manual Techniques, Ex. Instruction Strengthen muscles Exercise Instruction, Man. Res. Exercises Improve Function Assistive Devices, Correct Impairments

PT S PECIALTY C ERTIFICATIONS Physical therapists have the opportunity to become board-certified clinical specialists through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities (ABPTS). Specialty certification is voluntary. PTs are not required to be certified in order to practice in a specific area. American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities (ABPTS) Physical therapists can become board-certified specialists in the following areas: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Electrophysiology Geriatrics Neurology Orthopaedics Pediatrics Sports Physical Therapy Women's Health

B ASIC R EQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A PT All PTs must receive a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapist program (~212 in 2009) Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) or Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) Degree Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree Pass the national licensure examination Apply for license and pay fee to maintain

O CCUPATIONAL T HERAPY Occupational therapists (OT) use treatments to assist their patients in leading independent lives Treatments can develop, regain, or maintain work-related and daily living skills The goal of OT is to help patients reach or return to their full potential for leading, full, productive lives

W HAT OT’ S D O Initial Evaluations Development of the Intervention Plan Implement Intervention Plan Determine Client Progress Continued, modified, discontinued Outcome Evaluation Process

OT S PECIALTY C ERTIFICATION Certified Hand Therapy (CHT) Sensory Integration Low Vision Rehabilitation Driver Rehabilitation Pediatrics in the School System Mental Health Geriatrics Rehabilitation Science Neuro-Developmental Treatment Hippotherapy

B ASIC R EQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A OT All OTs must receive a graduate degree from an accredited occupational therapist program (~150 in 2009) Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (only 4 accredited programs) Pass the national licensure examination Apply for license and pay fee to maintain

P RACTICE S ETTINGS FOR PT AND OT Hospital Extended Care Facility/Nursing Home Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice School Wellness/Prevention/Sport/Fitness Home Health Hospice Occupational/Industrial Environments Local, State, Federal Government Research Center