After completing this unit, you should be able to: Describe rules and responsibilities regarding drug administration and the initial preparation for the drug administration, list the rights of drug administration, recognize the correct equipment to use for administering medications,. | 54 Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Discuss the general principles of physical therapy. Relate various cold and heat therapies to their benefits and contraindications. Recall hydrotherapy methods. Name several methods of exercise therapy. Learning Outcomes Describe the types of massage used in rehabilitation therapy. Compare different methods of traction. Carry out the procedure for teaching a patient to use a cane, a walker, crutches, and a wheelchair. Model the steps you should take when referring a patient to a physical therapist. Learning Outcomes Introduction Medical assistant Apply cold and heat Assist with ambulation Teach basic exercises Demonstrate how to use a cane, walker, crutches, or wheelchair Discuss with the patient specific therapies for home use Learning Outcome: Discuss the general principles of physical therapy. For a full program of physical therapy, a physician generally refers a patient to a . | 54 Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Discuss the general principles of physical therapy. Relate various cold and heat therapies to their benefits and contraindications. Recall hydrotherapy methods. Name several methods of exercise therapy. Learning Outcomes Describe the types of massage used in rehabilitation therapy. Compare different methods of traction. Carry out the procedure for teaching a patient to use a cane, a walker, crutches, and a wheelchair. Model the steps you should take when referring a patient to a physical therapist. Learning Outcomes Introduction Medical assistant Apply cold and heat Assist with ambulation Teach basic exercises Demonstrate how to use a cane, walker, crutches, or wheelchair Discuss with the patient specific therapies for home use Learning Outcome: Discuss the general principles of physical therapy. For a full program of physical therapy, a physician generally refers a patient to a licensed physical therapist. General Principles of Physical Therapy Physical therapy Medical specialty treating Musculoskeletal disorders Nervous disorders Cardiopulmonary disorders Treatments Patient benefits Disorders Learning Outcome: Discuss the general principles of physical therapy. A physical therapist uses a variety of treatments, including cold, heat, water, exercise, massage, and traction. Benefits of physical therapy Restores and improves muscle function Builds strength Increases joint mobility Relieves pain Increases circulation Physical therapy is used to treat Arthritis Stroke Lower back pain Muscle spasms Muscle injuries or diseases Pressure sores Skin disorders Burns Assisting Within a Therapeutic Team Therapeutic team members Medical assistant Coordinate the patient’s schedule Make referrals Document treatments and findings Reinforce instructions for the patient Answer the patient’s questions Learning Outcome: Discuss the general principles of physical .
