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5 Types
    Of
 Physical
Therapy Job
Geriatric Physical Therapy



Geriatric physical therapists usually work in
nursing homes and in outpatient clinical
facilities. They can also work through home
health agencies, visiting patients’ homes to
provide therapy. The therapy can be offered
in both individual and group settings.


            5 Types Of Physical Therapy Job
Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Orthopedic physical therapists focus on treating
musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. These
therapists work with athletes and patients
recovering from amputations and other orthopedic
surgeries. The treatments offered by orthopedic
physical      therapists     include       strength
training, mobilization of the joints and the use of
hot and cold packs. Therapists who specialize in
this field can build a career in sports medicine
treating both professionals and regular active
people.
              5 Types Of Physical Therapy Job
Pediatric Physical Therapy

Physical therapists specializing in pediatrics work
with infants, children and adolescents to diagnose
and treat muscle, joint and bone problems due to
diseases, disorders or injuries. The focus of
pediatric physical therapy treatment is the
improvement of fine and gross motor skills as well
as increasing strength and improving balance and
coordination. Pediatric physical therapists also
work with young people to improve and develop
cognitive and sensory skills


              5 Types Of Physical Therapy Job
Neurological Physical Therapy

Physical therapists specializing in the neurological
area work with patients who suffer from disorders
or injuries to the neurological system such as
cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s
disease, stroke and injuries to the spinal cord.
Neurological physical therapists work in hospital
settings, outpatient clinics and even through home
health agencies to provide patients with
treatment.



              5 Types Of Physical Therapy Job
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

This area of specialization means that therapists
work with patients who have cardiovascular and
pulmonary disorders or surgery such as cardiac or
pulmonary surgery. Therapists in this area focus
on helping patients gain functional independence,
gain strength and increase endurance through
exercises and heat or water massages. Physical
therapists who specialize in cardiopulmonary
rehabilitation work in hospitals, rehabilitation
centers and nursing homes.


             5 Types Of Physical Therapy Job
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           Lake Mary,
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            Telephone
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5 Types Of Physical Therapy Job

  • 1. 5 Types Of Physical Therapy Job
  • 2. Geriatric Physical Therapy Geriatric physical therapists usually work in nursing homes and in outpatient clinical facilities. They can also work through home health agencies, visiting patients’ homes to provide therapy. The therapy can be offered in both individual and group settings. 5 Types Of Physical Therapy Job
  • 3. Orthopedic Physical Therapy Orthopedic physical therapists focus on treating musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. These therapists work with athletes and patients recovering from amputations and other orthopedic surgeries. The treatments offered by orthopedic physical therapists include strength training, mobilization of the joints and the use of hot and cold packs. Therapists who specialize in this field can build a career in sports medicine treating both professionals and regular active people. 5 Types Of Physical Therapy Job
  • 4. Pediatric Physical Therapy Physical therapists specializing in pediatrics work with infants, children and adolescents to diagnose and treat muscle, joint and bone problems due to diseases, disorders or injuries. The focus of pediatric physical therapy treatment is the improvement of fine and gross motor skills as well as increasing strength and improving balance and coordination. Pediatric physical therapists also work with young people to improve and develop cognitive and sensory skills 5 Types Of Physical Therapy Job
  • 5. Neurological Physical Therapy Physical therapists specializing in the neurological area work with patients who suffer from disorders or injuries to the neurological system such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke and injuries to the spinal cord. Neurological physical therapists work in hospital settings, outpatient clinics and even through home health agencies to provide patients with treatment. 5 Types Of Physical Therapy Job
  • 6. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy This area of specialization means that therapists work with patients who have cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders or surgery such as cardiac or pulmonary surgery. Therapists in this area focus on helping patients gain functional independence, gain strength and increase endurance through exercises and heat or water massages. Physical therapists who specialize in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers and nursing homes. 5 Types Of Physical Therapy Job
  • 7. Contact Us 400 International Parkway Suite 300 Lake Mary, Florida 32746 Telephone (407) 833-8815 Toll Free (800) 806-6026 Visit At: http://www.reflectxstaffing.com/