Physical Therapy
A Physical Therapist evaluates and develops an individualized plan of care geared towards the attainment of patient’s optimum physical rehabilitation potentials. PT’s may concentrate on the following areas:
- Training and educating patients on how to use mobility aids
- Reinforcing client’s current knowledge about proper body mechanics
- Formulating various exercise programs
- Planning with client about muscle re-education and range-of-motion improvement
- Relearning how to do self-care activities
- Promoting client’s strength
- Development of home exercise programs
- Energy conservation techniques