[PT11] Definitions of Terms Pertinent in PT & History

Dr. Lynn Larena-Olegario

First School Director of the SUPT

Philippine Physical Therapy Association

An organization that was founded “to promote the professional advancement and provide continuing educational growth for physical therapists practicing in the country.”

Impairment

Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function, whether permanent or temporary.

Handicap

A disadvantage for a given individual resulting from an impairment or disability, that limits or prevents the fulfillment of a role that is normal for that individual.

Disability

Any restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a person of the same age, culture, and education.

Client

The term used to refer to an individual who seeks the services of a PT to maintain health or a business that hires a PT for consultation.

Rehabilitation

The development of a person to the fullest physical, psychological, social, vocational, avocational, educational potential consistent with his/her physiological or anatomical and environmental limitations.

Physical Medicine

A branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of physical disorders with emphasis on the use of neurodiagnosis techniques and therapeutic application of physical agents such as heat, cold, water and electricity.

Physical Therapy

A form of Physical Medicine since it
primarily utilizes the therapeutic effects of exercise,
heat, cold, water and electricity in managing patients.

Rehabilitation Medicine

Associated with the diagnosis and treatment of functional disorders with emphasis on the practical functional assessment of motor, sensory, and cognitive skills and treatment aimed at enhancing function and altering behavior.

Rehabilitation Team

Consists of a number of professionals who are trained in different areas of rehabilitation.

Physiotherapist/Physical Therapist

Assesses and manages mobility (including use of walking aids if required), improves balance and assists with regaining strength and control of arm(s), leg(s) and body.

Physical Therapy Director

Typically a physical therapist who has demonstrated
qualifications based on education and experience in the field of physical therapy and who has accepted additional administrative responsibilities.

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

Serves the public by establishing and applying standards that assure quality and continuous improvement in the entry level preparation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Works under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Care provided may include teaching patients/clients exercise for mobility, strength, and coordination; training for activities such as walking with crutches, canes, or walkers; and the use of adjunctive interventions.

Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Aide

Considered support personnel who may be involved in support services.

Receive on-the-job training under the on-site direction and supervision of a physical therapist or in some cases a physical therapist assistant.

Their duties are limited to those methods and techniques that do not require clinical decision-making or clinical problem-solving by a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant.

Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant Student

Can perform duties commensurate with their level of education.

PT clinical instructor (CI)

Responsible for all actions and duties of the affiliating student, and can supervise both physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students (a PTA may only supervise a PTA student-not a PT student).

Physical Therapy Volunteer

A member of the community who has an interest in assisting physical therapists with departmental activities.

May not provide or setup patient treatment, transfer patients, clean whirlpools, or maintain equipment.

Home Health Aide

Provide health-related services to the elderly, disabled, and ill in their homes.

Performing housekeeping tasks, assisting with ambulation or transfers, and promoting personal hygiene.

Occupational Therapist

Aims to help the patient to become as independent as possible in all daily occupations including eating, showering & dressing, cooking, shopping, driving, leisure activities, work and hand and upper limb function.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Works under the direction of an occupational therapist.

Perform a variety of rehabilitative activities and exercises as outlined in an established treatment plan.

Rehabilitation Consultant/Physiatrist

A doctor who specializes in rehabilitation. Initially, you may see the consultant whose role is to assess and identify the issues to assist with planning the rehabilitation.

Certified Orthotist

Design, fabricate, and fit orthoses (braces, splints, collars, corsets) prescribed by physicians for patients with disabling conditions of the limbs and spine.

Certified Prosthetist

Designs, fabricates, and fits prostheses for patients with partial or total absence of a limb.

Respiratory Therapist

Evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.

Patient care activities include performing bronchial
drainage techniques, measuring lung capacities,
administering oxygen and aerosols, and analyzing
oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations.

Respiratory Therapy Technician Certified (CRRT)

Administers respiratory therapy as prescribed and
supervised by a physician.

Holds an associates degree from a 2-year training program accredited by the Committee in Allied Health Education and Accreditation. Has passed a national examination to become registered.

Primary Care Physician (PCP)

A practitioner, usually an internist, general practitioner, or family medicine physician, providing primary care services and managing routine health care needs.

Social Worker

Offers clients and their families support during a time of change as well as liaising with other services, assisting with paperwork and financial matters.

Speech-Language Pathologist (Speech Therapist)

Concerned with any problems relating to understanding language and speaking, as well as reading and writing, memory and thinking and social skills. The speech pathologist also assesses and manages problems with eating and drinking.

Rehabilitation Nurse

Provides cardiac assessments and support, health monitoring and education as required and will liase with your doctor where appropriate

Rehabilitation Counselor

Helps people deal with the personal, physical, mental, social, and vocational effects of disabilities resulting from birth defects, illness or disease, accidents, or the stress of daily life.

Dietitian

Addresses any nutritional needs of the client including the management of diabetes, cholesterol, and weight loss or weight gain. Also plays an important role in education about these issues.

Podiatrist

Manages any problems with feet. This may include making orthotics and nail care.

Chiropractor

A doctor trained in the science, art, and philosophy of chiropractic.

Functional Impairments

Inability to perform fundamental or basic activities such as walking, bathing, dressing, eating, etc.

Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

These are functional activities.

Locomotion
Transport
Transfers
Dressing
Personal Hygiene
Feeding
Environmental Control
Communication
Recreation
Homemaking
Work

What are the activities of daily living?

Medical Model

Traditional model without a formal team. Physician attends to patient’s need.

Multidisciplinary Model

Efforts by the team are parallel and discipline oriented. Patient and family is part of the team. Treatment represents the sum of each discipline.

Interdisciplinary Model

Team members work in tandem toward a common goal. Group effort. Results in a coordinated, non-fragmented, cost-effective treatment program

Transdisciplinary Model

Cross-training between disciplines because of inadequate numbers of rehabilitation professionals.

December 8, 1964

What day was Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) was founded?

San Juan De Dios Hospital

Where was the first Physical Therapy Department in the
Philippines?

San Juan De Dios Hospital, Veteran’s Memorial
Hospital, and the V. Luna General Hospital

Pioneers of Physical Therapy in the Philippines

electrotherapy,
hydrobalneology, and massage/exercise

Three principal divisions of physical treatments in the 19th century.

June 1923 San Fransisco

When and where did the American Medical
Association (AMA) adopt a recommendation that the Association should recognize the increasing importance of special medical activities such as physiotherapy
and occupational therapy?

American Congress of Physical Therapy and the American College of Radiology and Physiotherapy

Two organizations in physical therapy were formed on September 18, 1923

American College of Physical Therapy

What was the American College of Radiology and Physiotherapy's name change into on September 3, 1923?

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

What was the American Congress of Physical Therapy's name change into in 1929?

Physical Therapy

A profession concerned with the restoration of function and the prevention of disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part.

Locomotion

ADL that involves walking, stair climbing

Transport

ADL that involves driving

Transfers

ADL that involves bed mobility, sit to stand

Dressing

ADL that involves clothing, shoes

Personal Hygiene

ADL that involves bathing, shaving, grooming,
toilet activities

Feeding

ADL that involves ingestion of food, liquid

Environmental control

ADL that involves control of lights, television

Communication

ADL that involves speaking, writing, typing

Recreation

ADL that involves sports, cards

Homemaking

ADL that involves shopping, bed making, kitchen

Work

ADL that involves lifting, equipment operation