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Establish a musculoskeletal diagnosis by organizing evaluation results

Examine patients by performing tests and taking measurements

Determine a prognosis indicating optimum improvement

Modify treatments to affect desired outcome

Provide prevention and wellness programs

Provide interventions

Perform evaluations

Consultations

Screenings

Education

Advance Physical Therapy

What does a physical therapist look for during an examination?

Motor Function: the body's ability to learn or demonstrate skillful voluntary postures and movement patterns.

Muscle Performance: an assessment of muscle strength, power, and endurance.

Gait and Balance: an assessment of disturbances in gait and balance that may lead to an increased incidence of falls.

Neuromotor Development and Sensory Integration: to assess the acquisition and evolution of movement skills and abilities across the life span and the ability to integrate sensory information from the environment to produce movement.

Aerobic Capacity and Endurance: measure the ability to perform work or participate in activities.

Ventilation, Respiration, and Circulation: assessment of an individual to insure they have adequate ventilatory pump, oxygen uptake, and oxygen delivery system.

What are some common conditions seen by a physical therapist?

Orthopedic conditions

Joint and soft tissue injuries

Neurological conditions

Arthritic conditions

Systemic diseases

Cardiopulmonary and circulatory conditions

Workplace injuries

Sports injuries

Women's health

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