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Diagnostic

Identify physiological, anatomical, or biomechanical limitations, usually through interviews, lab work, images, and clinical testing.

Interventions

Correct identified problems, which may be entirely medical or utilize therapeutic agents.

International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Model

Incorporates both medical/physical and psychosocial approaches, focusing on what the patient can do.

Rehabilitative Therapeutic Exercise

Aims to restore lost function due to injury, disease, or behavioral traits.

Habilitative Therapeutic Exercise

Aims to acquire skills/functions considered normal or expected for specialized fitness goals.

Inpatient

A type of setting for medical treatment that includes hospitalization and residential care.

Outpatient Clinic Setting

A medical facility where patients do not stay overnight and may be reluctant to seek treatment.

Sport Team Setting

Athletic training clinics or training rooms where athletes receive treatment.

Private Practice

A setting where health professionals operate independently, appealing for autonomy but requiring financial assistance to start.

Athletic Trainers

Responsible for prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries; require a master's and certification.

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Provides care for cardiac, pulmonary, and metabolic disease; requires a graduate degree, specialized certification, and extensive practical experience.

Occupational Therapist

Helps individuals with disabilities restore or develop independence; requires a master's degree and completion of a certification program.

Physical Therapist

Provides rehabilitative care across a range of conditions; requires a doctoral degree and state licensing.

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Utilizes leisure activities to restore function for individuals with disabilities; requires a bachelor's degree and national certification.

Orthotists and Prosthetists

Blend healthcare and engineering to develop and fit braces and artificial limbs; require a master's degree and residency.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Delivers care under the direction of a PT; requires a 2-year program and state licensing.

Clinically Oriented Professionals

Professionals who devise therapeutic exercise plans and solve problems; include PTs and OTs.

Technically Oriented Professionals

Experts at performing specific skill sets; include Physical Therapist Assistants.