PHYSICAL THERAPY

Physical therapy



Physical therapy

Introduction

Motivation is the causal factor, the mediator, and the consequence of learning. Therapists had a Knowledge Goal Orientation for interest in seeking programs. Meeting continuing education requirements for relic ensure was a secondary motivation for therapists interested in continuing education. Therapists viewed continuing education as a means of advancing in present jobs instead of as a means of obtaining new jobs.

Physical therapy seems to be more about responding in a personal way than through academic or career achievements. The feeling of gratification plays a major role in why someone would desire to pursue a health career. T here is those who would connote physical therapy with massage services. After all, when one thinks of the words “physical therapy” what comes into mind is the kneading, stroking and pounding of the body. But physical therapy programs delve deeper than the typical run-of-the-mill massage services. Physical therapy is a science that has to do with a long-term, hands-on and direct form of personal patient care while the latter is more inclined on giving instant comfort and gratification that is almost placebo-like. Physical therapy programs are much more systematic with exercises especially devised for the patient so as to help them get back on their feet after a debilitating illness, injury or surgical operation. Physical therapy programs are those designed by a licensed physical therapist often for stroke patients, those with birth defects and with post-operative problems.

As a form of rehabilitation for those with physical impediments or illnesses, physical therapy programs are oftentimes long-term and painstaking processes but with strict adherence, it is possible to regain the lost functions of speech, walking or even lifting an arm or a finger. Paralysis is a common problem addressed by physical therapy programs, and with the patience of both the patient and the physical therapist to commit to the therapy process, the debilitated person can live through or learn to live with their disability. Initially before recommending physical therapy programs, the physical therapist determines the extent and nature of the disability or injury after which they will devise exercises that a patient will perform at home. The patient visits the physical therapist several times a week so as to make the health professional monitor the patient's progress and to ascertain the health issues that need to be addressed further. Physical therapy programs are capable of delivering hundreds of health benefits ranging from evaluating physical problems, increasing and maintaining muscle strength and endurance and in promoting coordination. Through a rigorous process of executing exercises and with the aid of devices or prosthetics, physical therapy programs can restore and increase joint range of motion, decrease pain, muscle spasm and plasticity as well as reduce joint swelling and inflammation. An efficient physical therapist should be able to devise physical therapy programs that eventually promote the healing of soft tissue lesions, prevent contracture and deformity of the limbs and alleviate walking problems. Through well-planned and conscientiously managed physical therapy programs, the patient's family is educated as well ...