What is the interdisciplinary team?
A collaborative healthcare team that works together to help the patient.
What are the benefits of the interdisciplinary team?
enhances safety, improved outcomes, increased efficiency, and holistic care
What is coordinated care?
deliberate organization of patient care activities
What are the benefits of coordinated care?
synchronizes the efforts of the entire healthcare team
Who is the most important person in the healthcare team?
the client
What does the patient's family provide in the healthcare team?
emotional support, historical context, and advocacy
What is the purpose of the pain management team?
alleviating acute and chronic suffering
What do speech language pathologists treat?
communication disorders and swallowing issues
What does an orthotist do?
fits braces for bones to improve stability
What does a prosthetist do?
fits artificial limbs
What does PT focus on?
restore motor skills and mobility through pain management
What does OT focus on?
focus on activities of daily living
When working in a school setting, what documentation do we use to help support a student in the classroom?
IEPs
Riverside and Sentara are examples of what type of setting?
private practice
When working in skilled care and assisted living, what do we prioritize in treatments?
environment modification for aging
Impairment:
The physical or mental condition itself
Examples of an impairment:
Fractured bone, missing limb
Disability:
The restriction or lack of ability to do something
Examples of disability:
Inability to walk or dress yourself
MS, Parkinson's, strokes, and spinal cord injuries are all considered what type of impairment?
neuromuscular
COPD or heart failure are all considered what type of impairment?
cardiopulmonary
Examples of psychosocial impairments:
severe anxiety, depression, or PTSD
Examples of cognitive impairments:
deficits in memory, attention, or executive function
Examples of developmental impairments:
autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and down syndrome
Habilitation:
teaching someone a new skill
Rehabilitation:
teaching someone to relearn a skill they already had
What are the 4 OT specialties discussed in class?
hand therapy, driving rehab, low vision, and work hardening
What are the 4 PT specialties discussed in class?
orthopedics, sports medicine, women's health, and aquatic therapy
What is biomedical engineering?
developing advanced technology like robotic exoskeletons and wheelchairs
What degree do you need to be a PT?
doctorate
What degree do you need to be a PTA?
associate's degree
What degree do you need to be an OT?
Master's/ doctorate
What degree do you need to be an OTA?
associate's degree
What degree do you need to be a PT Aide?
associate's/ certification
What are the potential pre-employment requirements to work as a therapist?
hospital volunteering, shadowing, and HOSA membership
Barrier crime:
crimes that you've been convicted of that prevent you from working certain jobs
What is unlawful designation?
using titles and credentials that you do not actually have
If you are charged with unlawful designation, is it a misdemeanor or a felony?
a class 1 misdemeanor
What is the accreditation body for a PT education?
CAPTE
What is the accreditation body for an OT education?
ACOTE
What are the job responsibilities for a PTA or OTA?
Requires graduation from an accredited program and a passing score of 600 on both national exams
What is a passing score for a PT or PTA?
600
What is a passing score for an OT or OTA?
450
What does PT focus on?
restoring function, decreasing pain, and improving mobility
How does PT restore function?
customized biomechanical recovery, and strength and motor control
How does PT manage chronic pain?
prevent muscle atrophy, combat anxiety and depression, and enable patients to maintain steady employment
How does PT prevent disability?
early intervention, ergonomics and mechanics, and condition management
How does PT promote wellness?
community engagement, workplace health consulting, and fitness advocacy
What are common therapy techniques used?
manual therapy and exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and modalities and pain management
What does OT use to improve physical, mental, and cognitive health?
strength and endurance, structured daily routines, and and brain training
How does OT enhance physical health?
improving strength and endurance, motor skills and coordination, and range of motion and wellness
How does OT support mental wellness?
structured daily routines, adaptive coping strategies, and building self-efficiency
How does OT support pain management?
utilizing thermal agents, teaching efficient body mechanics, and helping patients understand pain mechanics
How does OT prevent and adapt to disability?
injury prevention, adaptive strategies, and focus on ability (what the client can do rather than can't)
Where do the roots of OT come from?
the moral treatment movement
What disease/epidemic helped propel the PT profession?
polio
What was Sister Elizabeth Kennyś contribution to PT?
her revolutionary use of hot packs and early movement
Who is the mother of PT?
Mary McMillan
Who is the mother of OT?
Eleanor Clarke Slagle
What is functional mobility?
the essential physical movements required to navigate through environments and maintain independence
Examples of ADLs:
basic self-care tasks, feeding and dressing, and hygiene and grooming
Examples of IADLs:
community indepence, home and health management, and emergency readiness
How does mobility impact ADLs?
balance and toileting, gait and bathing, and transfers and dressing
What is direct access?
patients now bypass physician referrals to seek immediate treatment from PT professionals
What does it mean that PT is a "gatekeeper?"
therapists act as the first point of entry; screening for red flags and managing patient triage
Why is it important to complete OT in natural environments?
prioritizes contextual learning and real-world accessibility
What is the role of PT and OT professional associations?
act as a unified voice, advancing the profession and supporting healthcare practitioners
Why should you support your professional association?
drives legislative power, ensures professional excellence, and builds vital clinical networking pathways