Trainings on how to conduct the assessments and how to provide adequate services would have strengthen the programs while reducing the negative impact on the…
Intro the Athletic Therapy: Assignment #1- Certified Exercise Physiologist Athletic Therapist and Exercise Physiologists must abide to a different set of rules and regulations that are set in place to oversee the area of practice. Each profession has a scope of practice that is different and therefore individuals in both professions are expected to conduct themselves differently. Athletic therapists are to uphold the name of the profession by treating other colleges with respect and honesty5. They must not discredit another member and must report any misconduct or malpractice to the proper authority, while Exercise Physiologists have the duty to call on any misconduct of unethical and incompetent behavior that happens from another Exercise…
As of year 2015, there were 120 residents in Kamehameha Nursing Home who suffered physical injuries because of falls. This is an alarming rate as the number of falls tremendously increased. Because of the alarming increased rate of fall in Kamehameha Nursing Home, needs assessments were conducted to identify risk factors and ways to address it. The aims of the needs assessment were: a. Determining the causes of falls…
The benefit to this device is it can be used independently and is not tiring to the patient. Unfortunately, as the disease progresses, chest physical therapy and pharmaceuticals offer little relief as respiratory failure develops. As a final option, some patients may consider lung…
The medical home for pulmonary disease patients will meet the needs at every stage of the disease process through patient-centered relationship-based support and navigate services. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, consist of a group of diseases that restrict airflow and cause breathing problems (Egan et.la, 2003). Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are two major entities composing COPD and is currently the third leading cause of death in the United States (COPD by the Numbers, n.d.). The team would consist of the physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurse and a respiratory therapist.…
The vitality of knowing your role as a health care provider and the scope of practice becomes utterly essential on a daily basis. Taking a step back to look at how each health care provider plays a huge role in their patients’ lives is simply inspirational. In particular, this paper will explore the roles of a physical therapy assistant (PTA) and an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) through their delivery of patient care, defined scope of practice, and importance of patient-centered care. Role of PTA/OTA in Delivery of Patient Care…
In the year 1868, a disease that affects the central nervous system was identified. In the studies of Jean-Martin Charcot, he named the disease that would eventually become known as “Multiple Sclerosis”. Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is an autoimmune disease that makes your body attack the covering of the axons of the nerves, known as the myelin sheath, in the brain and along the spinal cord. This can cause a disruption in the communication between the brain and the rest of the body. ("Multiple Sclerosis Information Page.")…
Cardiorespiratory exercise and health risk factor have already been shown to have a positive correlation. The addition of resistance training to an exercise program can promote further health benefits for children living an obese lifestyle. Multiple studies have been conducted in order to understand the effects of resistance training on obesity. A study performed by Melissa Sgro et al. took a total of 31 children (7-12 years old) whom participated in the resistance exercise program. Participants were randomly assigned into 1 of 3 groups, which consisted of an 8 week group 16 a 24 week group.…
Did you known it takes about 2-3 weeks for the lungs first defense, the cellular lining walls, to regenerate. And about a year for the lungs deeper tissue, the alveoli, to regenerate. To help your lungs function properly you should be detoxing them. Regular breathing exercise is the most advised method for detoxing the lungs.…
Exoskeletons are becoming very powerful tools to help therapists in the rehabilitation of patients who have suffered from neurological conditions, in particular stroke or spinal chord injury (SCI). Research has shown that the most effective types of physiotherapy are exercises and practicing specific tasks that one aren't able to do well. For example if one is having difficulty maintaining balance when standing he/she needs to practice standing up a lot; and if one is having difficulty walking she/he needs lots of walking practice etc.\newline During therapy the patient will be strapped into the anchored machine which will then induce therapeutic movements in their leg or arm. This device should allow the patient to move through 4 to 5 degrees of freedom depending on whether the exoskeleton is for the leg or arm.…
Previously I have used both breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation to fall asleep easier and attempt to relieve some stress. Before both attempts of these relaxation exercises, I was at yoga so my body was already very relaxed. Neither of the exercises were difficult for me but I struggle more with concentrating during PMR. In both sessions of the breathing exercises, I was able to get deeply into my headspace and feel free of stress or anything else.…
The purpose of this type of therapy was mainly to help the client increase his mobility (the ability to move easily). The PTA wanted the patient to practice walking more so that they can eventually walk normally again and resume to their daily activities. This therapy was also done to help the patient to breathe normally again. The PTA informed me that when the patient begins to walk and move around more again, then they will become less winded (to become out of breath) when the perform activities.…
Exercise is very important for patients with respiratory disease. You must know the effects that exercise has on patients. Increased oxygen due to increased blood volume, stroke volume, and hemoglobin levels. Increase in strength and tolerance from muscle fibers and energy sources Better muscle control Change in body mass and tissue Feeling better about life…
Therapeutic recreation is being integrated more in today’s society than ever before. Therapeutic recreation is the use of tools incorporated into recreation activities to help enhance the patient’s learning ability and to improve their cognitive, and physical state. Easier said as learning through play. Therapeutic recreation has and continues to be used in several different patient populations including; clients with mental health issues, cognitive deficits such as brain injuries and dimension, developmental disabilities, children, and many more. There are many positive effects of therapeutic recreation that aid in the comfort and improvement of the clients lifestyle.…
An effective assessment will allow the training department to focus in on those areas that have the greatest need. Specifically, the assessment should provide insight into those areas or staff that is in need of training as well as identify what kind of training is needed. There are generally three areas of focus with a training needs assessment. Those are: Organization Analysis: Which is an analysis of the workplace and company which is centered around the environment, strategies, and resources of the organization. In addition, other issues such as technological change, globalization, quality improvement and employee-empowerment initiatives as well as any mergers and acquisition and restructuring might also need review to determine if training in needed.…