Abby Jones completed a 180-hour health science internship split between two physical therapy clinics. She spent 90 hours at Kidnetics, a pediatric physical therapy clinic, where she gained experience in that setting for the first time. Her other 90 hours were at University Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, where she worked with college students and gained experience relevant to her interest in working with athletes. At both clinics she aided therapists, observed treatments, learned techniques, completed case studies and research projects, and performed various administrative duties. The internship provided valuable experience that prepared her for physical therapy school and future career.
The document summarizes the student's 180-hour health science internship that was completed at two physical therapy clinics. They spent 90 hours at Kidnetics, a pediatric physical therapy clinic, where they helped with therapy sessions, cleaned equipment, and aided children with exercises. They also conducted case studies and research projects. Their other 90 hours were at UPTSM clinic working with athletes and learning treatment modalities like LASER therapy. Overall, the internship experience reinforced the student's interest in physical therapy and sports medicine.
Abby Jones completed a 180-hour health science internship split between two physical therapy clinics. At Kidnetics pediatric physical therapy clinic, she helped with therapy sessions, stocked supplies, entertained patients, and conducted a case study and research project. Her internship at University Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine focused on therapeutic exercises, modalities like laser therapy, and use of equipment like the AlterG treadmill. Overall, the internship experiences reinforced her interest in physical therapy and sports medicine.
Body weight-supported systems are being used increasingly in physical therapy to treat patients with neurological conditions. The document discusses two facilities' experiences using these systems. It describes the different types of systems at Mercy Medical Center including ones for adults and pediatrics. Physical therapist Sandra Burns discusses using the pediatric system to work on gait and other skills. The document also profiles Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital and physical therapist Sue Golden, who notes positive results in patients after implementing a body weight support system. Both facilities found the systems improved mobility and provided a safe environment for patients to progress.
This document provides information on several tests used to assess development in pediatrics, including the ASQ-3, AIMS, PDMS-2, BOT-2, TUG, Pediatric Balance Scale, Pediatric Reach Test, and 10-Meter Walk Test. For each test, the document lists the areas of development covered, appropriate age range, strengths and weaknesses, reliability and validity data when available. It also compares procedures and scoring between pediatric and adult versions of some tests, noting differences due to development occurring across childhood.
The document summarizes the author's internship experience at Kidnetics, a pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy clinic. The author's responsibilities included observing and assisting with patient treatments, cleaning equipment and treatment spaces, and completing a case study on a patient with a rare genetic disorder. The author gained exposure to a variety of pediatric diagnoses and treatments approaches, including for conditions like torticollis and cerebral palsy. They also learned about assessing infant development through their work in the clinic's Developmental Pediatrics department. The author found the experience reinforced their interest in specializing in pediatric physical therapy.
1. Physiotherapy plays an important role in both antenatal and postnatal care by addressing musculoskeletal issues, promoting healthy lifestyles, providing education on posture, exercise and preparing for labor.
2. During antenatal care, physiotherapists help prevent and treat back pain and pelvic girdle pain, teach exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor, and provide relaxation techniques and advice for maintaining mobility.
3. Postnatal physiotherapy can help with common issues like pelvic floor dysfunction and back pain, as well as educate mothers on recovering from birth and resuming normal activities.
This document discusses the role of physiotherapy in antenatal and postnatal care. It covers maternal physiology changes during pregnancy, objectives of antenatal care including screening for abnormalities and educating on nutrition, and the roles of various healthcare professionals on the antenatal care team. Physiotherapy focuses on preventing and treating musculoskeletal issues, promoting healthy lifestyle, providing postural advice, preparing for labor, and teaching relaxation techniques. Exercises are described as beneficial if done in moderation, and contraindications are provided. Postnatal physiotherapy aids with problems like pelvic floor dysfunction.
The document summarizes the student's 180-hour health science internship that was completed at two physical therapy clinics. They spent 90 hours at Kidnetics, a pediatric physical therapy clinic, where they helped with therapy sessions, cleaned equipment, and aided children with exercises. They also conducted case studies and research projects. Their other 90 hours were at UPTSM clinic working with athletes and learning treatment modalities like LASER therapy. Overall, the internship experience reinforced the student's interest in physical therapy and sports medicine.
Abby Jones completed a 180-hour health science internship split between two physical therapy clinics. At Kidnetics pediatric physical therapy clinic, she helped with therapy sessions, stocked supplies, entertained patients, and conducted a case study and research project. Her internship at University Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine focused on therapeutic exercises, modalities like laser therapy, and use of equipment like the AlterG treadmill. Overall, the internship experiences reinforced her interest in physical therapy and sports medicine.
Body weight-supported systems are being used increasingly in physical therapy to treat patients with neurological conditions. The document discusses two facilities' experiences using these systems. It describes the different types of systems at Mercy Medical Center including ones for adults and pediatrics. Physical therapist Sandra Burns discusses using the pediatric system to work on gait and other skills. The document also profiles Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital and physical therapist Sue Golden, who notes positive results in patients after implementing a body weight support system. Both facilities found the systems improved mobility and provided a safe environment for patients to progress.
This document provides information on several tests used to assess development in pediatrics, including the ASQ-3, AIMS, PDMS-2, BOT-2, TUG, Pediatric Balance Scale, Pediatric Reach Test, and 10-Meter Walk Test. For each test, the document lists the areas of development covered, appropriate age range, strengths and weaknesses, reliability and validity data when available. It also compares procedures and scoring between pediatric and adult versions of some tests, noting differences due to development occurring across childhood.
The document summarizes the author's internship experience at Kidnetics, a pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy clinic. The author's responsibilities included observing and assisting with patient treatments, cleaning equipment and treatment spaces, and completing a case study on a patient with a rare genetic disorder. The author gained exposure to a variety of pediatric diagnoses and treatments approaches, including for conditions like torticollis and cerebral palsy. They also learned about assessing infant development through their work in the clinic's Developmental Pediatrics department. The author found the experience reinforced their interest in specializing in pediatric physical therapy.
1. Physiotherapy plays an important role in both antenatal and postnatal care by addressing musculoskeletal issues, promoting healthy lifestyles, providing education on posture, exercise and preparing for labor.
2. During antenatal care, physiotherapists help prevent and treat back pain and pelvic girdle pain, teach exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor, and provide relaxation techniques and advice for maintaining mobility.
3. Postnatal physiotherapy can help with common issues like pelvic floor dysfunction and back pain, as well as educate mothers on recovering from birth and resuming normal activities.
This document discusses the role of physiotherapy in antenatal and postnatal care. It covers maternal physiology changes during pregnancy, objectives of antenatal care including screening for abnormalities and educating on nutrition, and the roles of various healthcare professionals on the antenatal care team. Physiotherapy focuses on preventing and treating musculoskeletal issues, promoting healthy lifestyle, providing postural advice, preparing for labor, and teaching relaxation techniques. Exercises are described as beneficial if done in moderation, and contraindications are provided. Postnatal physiotherapy aids with problems like pelvic floor dysfunction.
This document defines restraint and therapeutic holds, and provides guidance on their appropriate uses. It distinguishes restraint from holds based on duration, with holds lasting less than 5 minutes and restraints 5 minutes or longer. Restraint should only be used when a student poses an imminent threat of harm to self or others, and only by trained staff as a last resort. Safety is paramount during restraints, which should end as soon as the threat subsides. Parents must be notified of any restraint lasting over 5 minutes, and state education authorities if any restraint results in injury or lasts over 20 minutes. De-escalation techniques should always be attempted first to avoid physical intervention.
This document provides information on the nurse's role and responsibilities regarding the use of restraints. It defines restraints and outlines general principles, indications, types, risks, and guidelines for their use. The nurse's role includes obtaining a doctor's order, monitoring the restrained patient every 15 minutes, documenting checks every 2 hours, and considering the earliest removal of restraints. Alternatives to restraints should always be tried first to reduce risk of harm.
Restraint application involves physically restricting a person's movement and is usually used as a last resort to prevent harm. It can involve soft restraints, limb restraints, mitts, vests, belts or body restraints. Restraints should only be used when less restrictive safety measures have failed and a medical practitioner has ordered them for a limited time period. Patients under restraints must be closely monitored and evaluated regularly to ensure their safety and comfort. Proper documentation of restraint use and alternatives tried is also important.
The document discusses different types of physical therapy treatments including active assist exercises, active resistive exercises, ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), iontophoresis, and laser therapy. It analyzes the effectiveness of each treatment based on studies and reviews, finding that active resistive exercises, TENS, iontophoresis, and laser therapy tend to be highly effective, especially for less severe injuries or disabilities. The document was written as a research paper analyzing the question of what physical therapy treatments are most effective.
This document provides information on women's health physical therapy. It discusses pelvic floor muscle disorders including normal, underactive, overactive and non-functioning muscles. It also covers pelvic floor muscle anatomy, associated muscles, organs, support structures and innervation. Types of urinary incontinence and their incidence, neurological control, and physical therapy treatments are summarized. Musculoskeletal dysfunctions in pregnant patients, pelvic pain origins and musculoskeletal causes are also outlined.
The Use of Restraints in a Pediatric PopulationKimberly Allan
This document discusses the use of restraints and seclusion on pediatric psychiatric populations. It begins by stating the learning objectives, which are to recognize different types of restraints, understand the restraint process, and identify methods to reduce restraints. It then defines three types of restraints - physical, chemical, and seclusion. The document outlines the restraint process, including initiation, monitoring, assessment, and release. It reviews research showing why reducing restraints is important. Two intervention models for reduction - collaborative problem solving and comprehensive behavioral management - are presented. Case studies of successful programs utilizing the Six Core Strategies framework are described. The document concludes with a discussion of hypothetical patient scenarios.
Stroke rehabilitation involves physiotherapy beginning soon after the stroke occurs to regain function and mobility. Physiotherapists evaluate the patient to determine disabilities to address, like weakness, limited range of motion, or walking problems. Rehabilitation focuses on overcoming problems through exercises and can continue long after hospitalization with home programs. One challenge is learned nonuse where patients avoid using affected limbs, so physiotherapists teach ways to manage without full limb function or regain ability. Practice is important to relearn skills like switching tasks.
Effects of spinal stabilization and pre-gait training activities on independe...Sarah Cademartori
This case study examined the effects of a physical therapy program focused on spinal stabilization exercises using a stability ball and pre-gait training activities on improving independent ambulation for a patient with incomplete spinal cord injury. Over nine physical therapy sessions, the patient performed static and dynamic stabilization exercises on a stability ball as well as standing balance and gait training drills. Outcome measures assessing balance, walking endurance, gait speed, and functional mobility all significantly improved from initial to final assessments, indicating the interventions helped increase the patient's ability to ambulate independently.
Recovering from Achilles Tendon Repair in an Outpatient Rehab FacilityKristen White, PT, DPT
This case study describes a patient's 14-week progression through physical therapy following an Achilles tendon repair. Treatment included manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and a home exercise program. The patient showed improvements in pain, range of motion, strength, and function. While deficits remained compared to the uninjured side, the patient was able to return to activities like golf and continue therapy to further improve walking on uneven surfaces and inclines. Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization was used throughout to help break up scar tissue and adhesions from the injury and repair.
This document discusses restraints used in healthcare settings. It defines restraints as intentional restrictions of voluntary movement or behavior. Restraints are used to ensure safety during exams/procedures, protect from injury, and maintain prescribed positions. They include physical, environmental, and chemical methods. The document outlines principles of restraint use, types of restraints, risks, guidelines, and the nurse's role in monitoring patients and ensuring comfort, safety, and proper documentation when restraints are employed.
This presentation was created in collaboration with Dr. Thomas Kuzma. He was approach by Dr. Joseph Mahoney MD to talk with the pediatricians in the area about chiropractic and pediatrics. The goal of the presentation was to inform the pediatricians of the benefits of chiropractic care for their patients and to bridge the gap in feelings of chiropractic in general developing relationships that led to referral of patients to one another.
- The document summarizes the student's 180-hour internship at The Care Center pediatric physical therapy clinic in Greenville, SC.
- As an intern, the student observed and assisted physical, occupational, speech, and aquatic therapists in treating patients. Common patient diagnoses included cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and genetic disorders.
- The student gained experience in patient treatment, evaluation, and interaction. Projects included a case study on a patient and organizing a celebration event for patients and staff. The internship increased the student's understanding and confidence working in pediatric physical therapy.
The document summarizes the student's 180-hour internship at The Care Center occupational therapy clinic. The Care Center treats children with various diagnoses using occupational, physical, speech, and aquatic therapies. As an intern, the student's duties included assisting therapists, preparing materials, filing paperwork, and completing projects like a case study and presentation. The internship experience confirmed the student's interest in pursuing a career in occupational therapy.
The document provides a detailed overview of a typical day for an occupational therapist working in an orthopedic hospital setting. It describes the OT's morning preparation by reviewing patient charts. It then outlines meetings with 7-8 patients, assessing their home situations and setting recovery goals. Afternoon duties include seeing more patients, updating charts, collaborating with other professionals, and preparing for the next day. An example patient, a 90-year-old man recovering from knee surgery, is highlighted for his resilience and progress with the OT's help.
1) The internship was completed at Clemson Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation in physical therapy under Heather Cumbie. Over 180 hours were spent observing evaluation and treatment of various patients.
2) Duties included keeping the treatment area clean, assisting with patient notes and files, and instructing patients in exercises as allowed by law.
3) Through this internship, the author gained valuable experience in physical therapy and confirmed that her qualities and characteristics will help her succeed in physical therapy as a career.
The internship took place at The Care Center in Greenville, South Carolina, a pediatric therapy facility offering physical, occupational, aquatic, and speech therapy. Over 245 hours were completed assisting physical therapists and observing other disciplines. Goals included learning about diagnoses, treatments, developmental milestones, and equipment. Projects included researching playground equipment for a grant and completing a case study. Challenges involved gaining experience without being licensed and keeping therapies engaging for children, which were overcome by asking questions and making therapies fun. The outcome was increased understanding of pediatric diagnoses and therapies beyond textbooks.
The document summarizes Anna Davis's internship at Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital (RCPRH). RCPRH is a 53-bed facility that offers rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. During her internship, Anna worked in the Traumatic Brain Injury unit, assisting physical therapists by cleaning equipment, transferring patients, and observing therapy sessions. She also attended in-services to learn about new products and treatment strategies from vendors and other staff.
The document summarizes Alexa Womack's 180-hour internship at the Atlanta Falcons Physical Therapy clinic, where she shadowed a physical therapist and gained hands-on experience. During her internship, Alexa assisted patients with treatments like exercises and electrical stimulation, observed evaluations of new patients, and completed projects on developing therapy sessions and researching injuries. Overall, the internship strengthened Alexa's interest in pursuing physical therapy as a career.
The document summarizes Anna Davis's internship at Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital (RCPRH). RCPRH is a 53-bed facility that offers rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. During her internship, Anna worked in the Traumatic Brain Injury unit, assisting physical therapists by cleaning equipment, assisting with transfers, and observing therapy sessions. She also organized the wheelchair closet, created a case study on a patient, and constructed support blocks for stroke patients.
The document summarizes Amanda Todd's 180-hour internship at The Care Center physical therapy department. It describes The Care Center's facilities and staff, Amanda's duties assisting physical and occupational therapists, and the various activities and learning experiences she participated in over the course of the internship. The internship provided Amanda valuable experience and preparation for beginning physical therapy school.
Hummel Physical Therapy is a privately owned outpatient clinic in Seneca, SC that treats a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. The internship provided exposure to common injuries like rotator cuff repairs and arthritis, as well as hands-on experience assisting patients and learning therapy techniques. Duties included preparing treatment equipment, demonstrating exercises, and maintaining cleanliness. The internship helped familiarize the intern with rehabilitation practices and solidified their interest in a physical or occupational therapy career.
Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services with a focus on brain injuries. The internship involved observing various therapy services including outpatient, acute care, inpatient, and specialized clinics for conditions like ALS. Major projects included creating educational binders for ALS patients and developing a resource guide for assistive technology. The intern gained experience with different patient populations and therapeutic techniques.
This document defines restraint and therapeutic holds, and provides guidance on their appropriate uses. It distinguishes restraint from holds based on duration, with holds lasting less than 5 minutes and restraints 5 minutes or longer. Restraint should only be used when a student poses an imminent threat of harm to self or others, and only by trained staff as a last resort. Safety is paramount during restraints, which should end as soon as the threat subsides. Parents must be notified of any restraint lasting over 5 minutes, and state education authorities if any restraint results in injury or lasts over 20 minutes. De-escalation techniques should always be attempted first to avoid physical intervention.
This document provides information on the nurse's role and responsibilities regarding the use of restraints. It defines restraints and outlines general principles, indications, types, risks, and guidelines for their use. The nurse's role includes obtaining a doctor's order, monitoring the restrained patient every 15 minutes, documenting checks every 2 hours, and considering the earliest removal of restraints. Alternatives to restraints should always be tried first to reduce risk of harm.
Restraint application involves physically restricting a person's movement and is usually used as a last resort to prevent harm. It can involve soft restraints, limb restraints, mitts, vests, belts or body restraints. Restraints should only be used when less restrictive safety measures have failed and a medical practitioner has ordered them for a limited time period. Patients under restraints must be closely monitored and evaluated regularly to ensure their safety and comfort. Proper documentation of restraint use and alternatives tried is also important.
The document discusses different types of physical therapy treatments including active assist exercises, active resistive exercises, ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), iontophoresis, and laser therapy. It analyzes the effectiveness of each treatment based on studies and reviews, finding that active resistive exercises, TENS, iontophoresis, and laser therapy tend to be highly effective, especially for less severe injuries or disabilities. The document was written as a research paper analyzing the question of what physical therapy treatments are most effective.
This document provides information on women's health physical therapy. It discusses pelvic floor muscle disorders including normal, underactive, overactive and non-functioning muscles. It also covers pelvic floor muscle anatomy, associated muscles, organs, support structures and innervation. Types of urinary incontinence and their incidence, neurological control, and physical therapy treatments are summarized. Musculoskeletal dysfunctions in pregnant patients, pelvic pain origins and musculoskeletal causes are also outlined.
The Use of Restraints in a Pediatric PopulationKimberly Allan
This document discusses the use of restraints and seclusion on pediatric psychiatric populations. It begins by stating the learning objectives, which are to recognize different types of restraints, understand the restraint process, and identify methods to reduce restraints. It then defines three types of restraints - physical, chemical, and seclusion. The document outlines the restraint process, including initiation, monitoring, assessment, and release. It reviews research showing why reducing restraints is important. Two intervention models for reduction - collaborative problem solving and comprehensive behavioral management - are presented. Case studies of successful programs utilizing the Six Core Strategies framework are described. The document concludes with a discussion of hypothetical patient scenarios.
Stroke rehabilitation involves physiotherapy beginning soon after the stroke occurs to regain function and mobility. Physiotherapists evaluate the patient to determine disabilities to address, like weakness, limited range of motion, or walking problems. Rehabilitation focuses on overcoming problems through exercises and can continue long after hospitalization with home programs. One challenge is learned nonuse where patients avoid using affected limbs, so physiotherapists teach ways to manage without full limb function or regain ability. Practice is important to relearn skills like switching tasks.
Effects of spinal stabilization and pre-gait training activities on independe...Sarah Cademartori
This case study examined the effects of a physical therapy program focused on spinal stabilization exercises using a stability ball and pre-gait training activities on improving independent ambulation for a patient with incomplete spinal cord injury. Over nine physical therapy sessions, the patient performed static and dynamic stabilization exercises on a stability ball as well as standing balance and gait training drills. Outcome measures assessing balance, walking endurance, gait speed, and functional mobility all significantly improved from initial to final assessments, indicating the interventions helped increase the patient's ability to ambulate independently.
Recovering from Achilles Tendon Repair in an Outpatient Rehab FacilityKristen White, PT, DPT
This case study describes a patient's 14-week progression through physical therapy following an Achilles tendon repair. Treatment included manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and a home exercise program. The patient showed improvements in pain, range of motion, strength, and function. While deficits remained compared to the uninjured side, the patient was able to return to activities like golf and continue therapy to further improve walking on uneven surfaces and inclines. Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization was used throughout to help break up scar tissue and adhesions from the injury and repair.
This document discusses restraints used in healthcare settings. It defines restraints as intentional restrictions of voluntary movement or behavior. Restraints are used to ensure safety during exams/procedures, protect from injury, and maintain prescribed positions. They include physical, environmental, and chemical methods. The document outlines principles of restraint use, types of restraints, risks, guidelines, and the nurse's role in monitoring patients and ensuring comfort, safety, and proper documentation when restraints are employed.
This presentation was created in collaboration with Dr. Thomas Kuzma. He was approach by Dr. Joseph Mahoney MD to talk with the pediatricians in the area about chiropractic and pediatrics. The goal of the presentation was to inform the pediatricians of the benefits of chiropractic care for their patients and to bridge the gap in feelings of chiropractic in general developing relationships that led to referral of patients to one another.
- The document summarizes the student's 180-hour internship at The Care Center pediatric physical therapy clinic in Greenville, SC.
- As an intern, the student observed and assisted physical, occupational, speech, and aquatic therapists in treating patients. Common patient diagnoses included cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and genetic disorders.
- The student gained experience in patient treatment, evaluation, and interaction. Projects included a case study on a patient and organizing a celebration event for patients and staff. The internship increased the student's understanding and confidence working in pediatric physical therapy.
The document summarizes the student's 180-hour internship at The Care Center occupational therapy clinic. The Care Center treats children with various diagnoses using occupational, physical, speech, and aquatic therapies. As an intern, the student's duties included assisting therapists, preparing materials, filing paperwork, and completing projects like a case study and presentation. The internship experience confirmed the student's interest in pursuing a career in occupational therapy.
The document provides a detailed overview of a typical day for an occupational therapist working in an orthopedic hospital setting. It describes the OT's morning preparation by reviewing patient charts. It then outlines meetings with 7-8 patients, assessing their home situations and setting recovery goals. Afternoon duties include seeing more patients, updating charts, collaborating with other professionals, and preparing for the next day. An example patient, a 90-year-old man recovering from knee surgery, is highlighted for his resilience and progress with the OT's help.
1) The internship was completed at Clemson Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation in physical therapy under Heather Cumbie. Over 180 hours were spent observing evaluation and treatment of various patients.
2) Duties included keeping the treatment area clean, assisting with patient notes and files, and instructing patients in exercises as allowed by law.
3) Through this internship, the author gained valuable experience in physical therapy and confirmed that her qualities and characteristics will help her succeed in physical therapy as a career.
The internship took place at The Care Center in Greenville, South Carolina, a pediatric therapy facility offering physical, occupational, aquatic, and speech therapy. Over 245 hours were completed assisting physical therapists and observing other disciplines. Goals included learning about diagnoses, treatments, developmental milestones, and equipment. Projects included researching playground equipment for a grant and completing a case study. Challenges involved gaining experience without being licensed and keeping therapies engaging for children, which were overcome by asking questions and making therapies fun. The outcome was increased understanding of pediatric diagnoses and therapies beyond textbooks.
The document summarizes Anna Davis's internship at Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital (RCPRH). RCPRH is a 53-bed facility that offers rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. During her internship, Anna worked in the Traumatic Brain Injury unit, assisting physical therapists by cleaning equipment, transferring patients, and observing therapy sessions. She also attended in-services to learn about new products and treatment strategies from vendors and other staff.
The document summarizes Alexa Womack's 180-hour internship at the Atlanta Falcons Physical Therapy clinic, where she shadowed a physical therapist and gained hands-on experience. During her internship, Alexa assisted patients with treatments like exercises and electrical stimulation, observed evaluations of new patients, and completed projects on developing therapy sessions and researching injuries. Overall, the internship strengthened Alexa's interest in pursuing physical therapy as a career.
The document summarizes Anna Davis's internship at Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital (RCPRH). RCPRH is a 53-bed facility that offers rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. During her internship, Anna worked in the Traumatic Brain Injury unit, assisting physical therapists by cleaning equipment, assisting with transfers, and observing therapy sessions. She also organized the wheelchair closet, created a case study on a patient, and constructed support blocks for stroke patients.
The document summarizes Amanda Todd's 180-hour internship at The Care Center physical therapy department. It describes The Care Center's facilities and staff, Amanda's duties assisting physical and occupational therapists, and the various activities and learning experiences she participated in over the course of the internship. The internship provided Amanda valuable experience and preparation for beginning physical therapy school.
Hummel Physical Therapy is a privately owned outpatient clinic in Seneca, SC that treats a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. The internship provided exposure to common injuries like rotator cuff repairs and arthritis, as well as hands-on experience assisting patients and learning therapy techniques. Duties included preparing treatment equipment, demonstrating exercises, and maintaining cleanliness. The internship helped familiarize the intern with rehabilitation practices and solidified their interest in a physical or occupational therapy career.
Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services with a focus on brain injuries. The internship involved observing various therapy services including outpatient, acute care, inpatient, and specialized clinics for conditions like ALS. Major projects included creating educational binders for ALS patients and developing a resource guide for assistive technology. The intern gained experience with different patient populations and therapeutic techniques.
The document outlines the responsibilities of a rehab aide, which include:
1) Entering doctor's orders, plans of care, and therapy notes continuously into a spreadsheet and filing documents appropriately.
2) Proofreading therapy notes to ensure accuracy and prevent insurance issues.
3) Sanitizing the therapy gym and equipment daily to maintain cleanliness and prevent the spread of germs among patients.
4) Assisting therapists by following patients in wheelchairs during walks, changing wheelchairs or cushions, and monitoring patients on equipment when therapists need to attend to other patients.
Roger C Peace Rehab Hospital Internship PowerPointKaren McWaters
This PowerPoint summarizes my time and experiences at Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital in Greenville, SC, as an undergraduate occupational therapy intern.
Pediatric physical therapy involves treating children with mobility issues from infancy to the pre-teen years. Therapists evaluate each child and create tailored exercise plans to help them gain or maintain mobility. Therapists may work in hospitals, clinics, or schools depending on the needs of their patients. The overall goal is to improve each child's skills and independence through therapeutic activities, exercises, and sometimes orthotics or prosthetics. Sessions also provide developmental benefits and help families care for the child.
Laura Williams interned at ATI Physical Therapy and Hand Center, where she assisted occupational therapist Sam Mattox in the hand therapy department. As an intern, her roles included greeting patients, preparing hot/cold packs, cleaning treatment areas, and assisting patients with exercises. She completed several projects, including organizing hand therapy materials, creating a home exercise plan, and writing a case study on a patient who had sagittal band repair surgery. The internship provided valuable experience in occupational therapy and a clinical setting.
The document summarizes the internship of Kenyatta Grate at Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital. It describes the hospital as an outpatient rehabilitation facility that is part of Greenville Health Systems. It provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The internship involved assisting patients in physical therapy, including with exercises, balance activities, and equipment like the Balance Master machine. The intern also created informational handouts for prosthetics patients and completed a case study. After 181 hours, the intern remains committed to becoming a physical therapist.
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This document provides guidelines for safely lifting and transferring patients. It discusses:
1. Preparing for the task by ensuring equipment is ready, the environment is prepared, and explaining the task to the patient and caregivers.
2. Using proper biomechanics like keeping the load close, bending knees not back, and pivoting feet instead of twisting.
3. Specific techniques for standing, sitting, and rolling patients on beds, as well as transferring patients to and from wheelchairs.
4. Tips for lifting objects like getting help for heavy loads, pushing instead of pulling, and using lifting aids for large items.
The document summarizes an internship at the Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital. It provides details about the hospital's services, departments, and the intern's duties and projects. The intern completed projects on prosthetic care and phantom limb pain. Through assisting patients and completing projects, the intern gained exposure to different rehabilitation specialties and techniques. Their experience at the hospital reinforced their goal of becoming a physical therapist.
Laura Williams interned at ATI Physical Therapy and Hand Center, where she assisted occupational therapist Sam Mattox in the hand therapy department. As an intern, her roles included greeting patients, preparing hot/cold packs, helping with exercises, and cleaning areas. She also completed projects like creating home exercise programs, conducting a case study, and organizing therapy materials. Overall, she enjoyed the experience and feels it has prepared her for a future career in occupational therapy.
Abby Jones is a 5-year-old girl diagnosed with severe quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy with athetosis. She was born prematurely at 28 weeks and spent 5 months in the NICU. Her treatment plan focuses on range of motion, strength, balance, and standing exercises both in the pool and on land. In the pool, activities help challenge her respiratory system and facilitate movement. On land, exercises include stretching, joint mobilization, and adaptive cycling. Her progress is slow given her involvement, but maintaining flexibility and preventing worsening of impairments is considered progress for her condition.
The patient underwent ACL reconstruction and meniscal repair surgery using a patellar tendon graft. At 10 weeks post-op, she was experiencing pain when ascending/descending stairs or weight bearing for long periods. Physical therapy is focusing on strengthening, proprioception, and functional exercises to address deficits and meet goals of returning to prior activity levels without pain. Progress includes increased strength and range of motion but some pain with stairs remains.
Abby Jones completed a 180-hour health science internship split between two physical therapy clinics. She spent 90 hours at Kidnetics, a pediatric physical therapy clinic, where she had various responsibilities including assisting with exercises, entertaining patients, cleaning, and conducting a research project. Her other 90 hours were at UPTSM on the Clemson University campus working with students and athletes. There she learned different treatment modalities, applied therapeutic exercises, used equipment like the AlterG treadmill, and assisted with administrative duties. She conducted case studies on patients at both clinics.
Redcord therapy is a suspension therapy developed in the 1990s that uses bungee cords to support a patient's body weight while performing exercises. This allows strengthening and rehabilitation while preventing pain and compensation. Redcord has benefits like improved movement control, balance, and muscle coordination. Research shows Redcord is effective for many populations and conditions by reactivating the neuromuscular system in a pain-free manner. Physical therapists can create customized Redcord plans and monitor progress toward treating the underlying causes of pain and dysfunction.
Monica Ann Coode underwent ACL reconstruction and meniscal repair surgery using a patella tendon graft. She is now 10 weeks post-op and undergoing physical therapy to address functional deficits. Her goals include returning to prior level of function without pain or limitations like jogging and snow tubing. Treatment has focused on strengthening, proprioception, and neuromuscular re-education. As she progresses past the initial healing phase, her therapy is focusing on single leg exercises, plyometrics, and sports-specific movements to fully recover.
Hydrocephalus is caused by an accumulation of cerebral spinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain. It can be congenital or acquired through events like hemorrhage or brain tumors. Shunt systems are commonly used to treat hydrocephalus by diverting CSF from the ventricles to the abdominal cavity through a series of catheters and a pressure-regulating valve. However, shunts have high failure rates, requiring multiple revision surgeries. Alternatives like endoscopic third ventriculostomy may help in some cases but have lower success rates than shunts, especially in infants.
This document provides a medical history and treatment plan for Brody Long, a 5-year-old boy diagnosed with severe quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy. Brody was born prematurely at 28 weeks and spent 5 months in the NICU. He communicates non-verbally and relies on a G-tube for feeding. His physical therapist, Peter, develops goals focused on improving Brody's strength, range of motion, respiratory function, and independence with transfers. Treatment involves stretching, strengthening, and mobility exercises both in the pool and on land to address Brody's tight muscles and limited movement. Progress is evaluated based on small functional gains rather than standardized tests, as significant improvements are unlikely given Bro
This informational interview summarizes the career of a physical therapist working at an outpatient physical therapy clinic specializing in spine treatment. Some key points discussed include the importance of qualities like a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills for success. Alternative career paths in physical therapy include various clinical settings or moving into teaching. Current hot issues include reimbursement rates and the expansion of direct access to physical therapists. Both the challenges of unmotivated patients and rewards of helping patients achieve their goals are discussed.
This document summarizes an informational interview with Jenna Bartsokas, a physical therapist. Some key points include:
- Important qualities for success in physical therapy include strong work ethic, willingness to learn, flexibility, humility, and interpersonal skills.
- Physical therapy careers include staff clinician, director of therapy, or professor.
- Hot issues are reimbursement rates and direct access to physical therapists without physician referrals.
- Most challenging part is treating unmotivated patients; most rewarding is seeing pain-free or improved patients.
This document discusses research on pursuing a career in physical therapy. It provides an overview of the role of physical therapists, the history and growth of the field, prerequisites and requirements for physical therapy school, costs of programs, salaries and job prospects. The author expresses their interest in physical therapy and why they are a good fit, specifically their experience in collegiate athletics and desire to take a holistic approach working with athletes through injury rehabilitation.
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2. HLTH 4200 Internship
■ I completed my Health Science internship at 2 different physical therapy clinics for a
total of 180 hours. I completed 90 hours in Greenville at Kidnetics, which is pediatric
physical therapy. I had never shadowed or observed pediatric physical therapy prior to
my internship, so it was a great to get to experience this setting.
■ My other 90 hours were completed at University PhysicalTherapy and Sports Medicine
(UPTSM) in Fike Recreation Center. Here, I worked with the student population and a
few middle-aged and geriatric patients.A lot of the students that came in played club
sports or participated in intramurals. I want to work with athletes in the future, so this
opportunity at UPTSM allowed me to gain experience in the field I want to eventually
practice in.
3. KIDNETICS
Mission: “Team members work in conjunction with the child's family, physician, and school
to extend all therapies into the child's environment and maintain a continuum of care. At
KIDNETICS, we strongly believe in family-centered care and consider the patient's family
an active team member in all of our programs and services.”
4. Kidnetics
■ Kidnetics is an affiliate of theGreenville
Health System and offers services of physical
therapy, occupational therapy, and speech
therapy.
■ The 9 physical therapists at Kidnetics work
with kids ages birth to 21 years of age with
gross-motor deficits and disabilities ranging
from Cerebral Palsy to Spina Bifida to
torticollis/plagiocephaly.
■ Each child is evaluated and the therapist
creates a comprehensive treatment plan
where they can focus solely on physical
therapy, or refer the child to other therapists
as well.
These pictures were taken outside of Kidnetics.
5. Play
■ Some of my favorite times and
experiences at Kidnetics were when I
had the opportunity to help with the
therapy sessions. I really began
loving working in peds as I developed
relationships with the parents and
kids. One of the major predictors of
health outcomes is the patient
provider relationship.
Throwing a ball with a patient to assist in exercises
Keeping a patient pre-
occupied while we
worked on sitting to
strengthen her core.
6. Linen Bins
■ One of my jobs was to restock the
linen bins when they were empty or
were getting close to being empty.
■ A combination of towels and sheets
had to be placed in the bin and put
away in the cabinet for physical
therapists to use when needed.
Refilling an empty linen bin
7. Cleanup
• After every session, I would help
cleanup the area by putting up
toys and equipment used.
• Before putting the toys and
equipment away, I had to make
sure to disinfect them using a wet
wipe.
• Any mats or tables that we used
also had to be wiped down.
Putting away a ladder during a
session
Putting
away toys
after a
session
Wiping
down a
therapy
table after
use
8. Entertainment
■ One of my jobs was to also entertain. I
had to use things like bubbles and
basketball to keep kids happy as we
tried to get them through their
therapy sessions.Acting like a Ninja
Turtle or pretending to go through the
Bojangles drive-thru were also kid
favorites.
■ During our pool sessions, I often had
time to speak with the parent present
for the session. If I wasn’t talking to the
parent, I was probably engaging in a
water gun war with the patient.Babies and kids love bubbles.
Blowing bubbles can be a
good way engage kids in
reaching and walking
exercises.
PT, Peter, in the pool with
Brody doing some stretching
and mobilizations
9. Aiding with Exercises
■ At times, I got to aid in the therapy
session. If the parent was okay with
me assisting on certain things like
climbing up stairs or helping the
child walk or simply aiding them in
sit to stand transitions, I took
advantage of the opportunity.
■ These few simple opportunities to
get involved were really exciting for
me.
Assisting this little girl with stair
negotiation
10. LearningTechniques
■ This is called the football carry (don’t
worry, I am holding a baby doll, not a
real baby).This is a technique used
to work with babies with torticollis.
■ Therapists utilize the football carry
to work on stretching the
sternocleidomastoid and to
strengthen the sternocleidomastoid
as well as other neck muscles.
11. Case Study: Cerebral Palsy
I completed my case study on a patient
named Brody that has Cerebral Palsy. I
had the chance to work with him both
on land in the pool setting.
Though Brody’s progress was minimal
during my time there, every bit of
progress he makes is seen as huge
gains to his family. Keeping Brody
healthy and keeping him from going
backwards is a win as well.
I presented my case study to two of
Kidnetics’ physical therapists that I
worked closely with during my
internship.
We have worked with Brody in the pool and on land.
We, just recently, tried biking with Brody.
12. Research Project
■ While at Kidnetics, I also conducted a
research project on Hydrocephalus
Shunts.
■ Many of our premature patients
have these shunts implanted to
regulate the amount of cerebral
spinal fluid (CSF) in the skull.Too
much or too little CSF can be
dangerous to the health of the child.
■ I also presented my research on
Hydrocephalus shunts to two
therapists at Kidnetics.
13. UNIVERSITY PHYSICAL
THERAPY AND SPORTS
MEDICINE
Mission: “Our team of highly trained professionals uses the latest healing
technologies to restore you to pain-free health, quickly and easily. We
thoroughly evaluate & treat all of the contributing root factors related to your
issue. “
14. UPTSM
■ University PhysicalTherapy and Sports Medicine is a
fairly new private practice as they just opened their
doors in August 2016. UPTSM is located in the Fike
Recreation Center on the Clemson University campus
At UPTSM the patient population is generally
composed of students, university faculty and staff, as
well as others in the local community.
■ The services provided by the physical therapist group
consisting of Dr. Joe Cannisi, DPT, Dr. Dana Van Pelt,
DPT, and Sally Moser, PTA, are outpatient orthopedic
and sports medicine related.
■ UPTSM takes pride in being able to offer the most
innovative technologies and latest evidence-based
rehab.Their physical therapy services for patients
include: spine rehabilitation, hip, knee, and ankle
rehabilitation, aquatic rehabilitation, bio
mechanical analysis, orthotic foot supports, LASER
therapy, and soft tissue therapy using the Graston
Technique.
UPTSM is located in Fike Recreation Center
Here is an inside look of the outpatient clinic. Therapy tables and
the Alter-G are shown in the background.
15. Treatment Modalities
■ Along with getting to observe
different therapeutic treatment
modalities such as the Class IV
LASER, the ATM2 Back Project,
STM, the GrastonTechnique, the
GameReady, and the Alter G Anti-
GravityTreadmill, I also got to
experience them personally.
■ Each of these has different features,
settings, and techniques that can
benefit the rehab of your patient and
the healing and strengthening
process.
Observing the different techniques of the Class IV LASER
16. Application ofTherapeutic Exercises
■ One of my roles was to take a
portion of the case load through
their exercises.
■ I would check to make sure they
were using correct form.
■ Towards the end of my internship, I
began creating progressions as well.
I would check with Joe to make sure
the patient was ready for the
progression I came up with and after
approval, I would take the patient
through the progression.
Single leg balance with a ball toss
Left: hip extensions with a physioball; Right: transverse abdominis press
downs
17. Alter G Anti-GravityTreadmill
■ I make sure that each patient that is getting in
the Alter G has the appropriate size shorts to
put on.Then I lift the bar to the appropriate
height (should be even with their iliac crest).
■ Once the bar is set at the right height, I zip
them in. I get the parameters from Joe or Sally
and get them going.
■ With the Alter G, we can modify the percent
body weight, the incline, the speed, and
direction.
■ This is an extremely expensive piece of
equipment and is also one of the most
innovative pieces of equipment.Very few
physical therapy clinics have access to an Anti-
GravityTreadmill, so to get to work with and
learn more about the features and capabilities
of it on a daily basis was a unique part of my
internship.
Setting the parameters of the Alter-G
18. Cleaning
■ After Joe or Sally does manual work on
the patient or any sort of treatment, I
clean the tables off and the
instruments used.
■ After patients finish working in the
Alter G, I use a certain cleaning
solution to disinfect and wipe down
the shorts.
■ I also refill the cleaning solution bottles
when they are getting low or are
empty.
■ If we are low on towels or rags, I will
run to the front desk at Fike and get
more.
Cleaning a therapy table
19. Other Duties
■ During my time, I have also learned
how to measure range of motion
using a goniometer as well as how to
complete a patient evaluation by
collecting subjective and objective
data.
■ I create hot packs for patients that
are going to be connected to STM.
■ I also get patients set up on the
Game Ready and fill it with ice.The
Game Ready can compress and ice
an area simultaneously.
Checking
patient’s knee
flexion using a
goniometer
Sydney creating a cervical hot pack
Patient set up in the Game
Ready
20. Behind the Scenes
■ Every day I create evaluation and
assessment packets. I also schedule
appointments and take co-pays. I
make copies of insurance cards and
driver’s licenses.
■ During this process, I learned the
proper protocol for evaluations and I
also was able to study the case load
and the plan for rehabilitation of the
case load.
Filling out an evaluation as Joe completes proper
diagnostic testing
21. Case Study:ACL Reconstruction with a
meniscus repair
■ Along with my case study at Kidnetics,
I also completed a case study at
UPTSM. My case study patient was
Monica Ann. She was an ACL
reconstruction with a meniscus repair
using a patella tendon graft.
■ As part of my case study, I included
progressions we could use in Monica
Ann’s rehabilitation plan in the coming
weeks to decrease pain while
negotiating stairs, increase muscle
tone in her right lower extremity, and
develop cutting and jumping control.
Measuring knee flexion on Monica Ann using the
goniometer.The stationary arm should be aligned with the
head of the femur, the movable arm should be aligned with
the later malleolus of the fibula and the fulcrum should be
at the lateral knee joint.
22. Research Project
■ I conducted research on RedcordTherapy.
Redcord is a form of suspension therapy
that I was unfamiliar with, but was
interested in learning more about.
■ RedcordTherapy follows the Neurac
approach to restore function to and reduce
pain of inhibited muscles.
■ I presented my research on Redcord to Joe,
Sally, and the athletic trainer, Gage.
■ Along with my research project, I also
completed an interview for UPTSM to
promote their student internship and
shadowing programs.
Completing an interview to show to future UPTSM student
interns and observers
23. Conclusion of Internship Experience
■ I had amazing experiences at both Kidnetics and University PhysicalTherapy Sports
Medicine. I enjoyed getting to know and spending time working with all the physical
therapists. I feel that these experiences have helped prepare me for physical therapy school
and my future profession.
■ Kidnetics allowed me to explore a setting that I had never experienced before. I learned
how to work with kids and how to manipulate the environment around them and come up
with supplemental activities to make sure we are reaching the goals and working on the
muscles and movements needed to reach these goals. I learned proper terminology the
developmental milestones kids are supposed to be reaching. I began to really enjoy peds
and getting to know these kids and their families.
■ I learned a lot at University PhysicalTherapy and Sports Medicine. I think it really reinforced
why I want to be a physical therapist and my desire to work in the field of sports medicine. I
gained so much knowledge and understanding of the modalities, techniques, and
evaluation process.
Editor's Notes
Both experiences will really help prepare me for PT
Enjoyed getting to know and spend time working with all the PTs
Each one has a gift