A TOUR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Jenny Morcelo Aspiring Physical Therapy Students

A PHYSICAL THERAPIST CAN SPECIALIZE IN:  Sports/Orthopedic Physical Therapy  Pediatrics  Geriatrics  Neurological  Cardio/Pulmonary  Women’s Health

SPORTS/ORTHOPEDICS What is it? Concerned with musculoskeletal injuries arising from sporting activities.

For Who? Assist athletically-active individuals in preventing injuries. If injured assist in evaluating, treating, and Rehabilitation.

Where? Outpatient Clinics Schools Directly with Sports teams

PEDIATRICS What is it? Work with children and their families to: Assist child in reaching max potential of independence Promote active participation at home, school, and community

Children with: Cerebral Palsy Spinal Bifida Developmental Delay Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Down Syndrome Muscular Dystrophy Among Other Disorders in Children For Who?

Hospitals Clinics Schools Patient’s Homes Nature Environments/ Rec Centers

GERIATRICS Focuses on older adults from every level of physical ability. Will help older adults: Improve balance Improve Strength Build Confidence Remain Active What is it?

Older Adults With: Osteoporosis Arthritis Alzheimer’s Cancer Joint Replacement Hip Replacement

Rehabilitation Hospitals Acute Care Hospitals Outpatient Clinics Home Services Nursing Homes

NEUROLOGICAL Focuses on working with people who have a neurological (Brain & Spinal Cord) disorder or disease.

People Who Suffer With: ALS Alzheimer’s Cerebral Palsy Multiple Sclerosis Stroke Neuropathy Traumatic Brain Injury Parkinson’s Disease

Rehabilitation Hospitals Outpatient Clinics Home Services Where?

CARDIO/PULMONARY Help Patients regain function in their cardiac and respiratory systems following debilitating injury or illness. What is it?

Patients With: Post myocardial infarction Post coronary bypass surgery Coronary Stent Placement Hearth Valve Replacement Pulmonary Fibrosis

Acute Care Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospitals Outpatient Clinics Nursing Homes

WOMEN’S HEALTH Trained to evaluate and treat female patients, promoting and enhancing health through the life span. Bettering a women’s quality of life and fitness

Women With: Lymphedema Osteoporosis Pelvic Pain Prenatal & Postpartum Periods Urinary Incontinence With Who?

Outpatient Clinics Acute care Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospitals

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