Thursday, February 12, 2015

By Beryl Dalton


Impairment of the ability to move ones limbs is a common occurrence which a physiotherapist is called in to help with. The causes of such immobility may be varied, ranging from birth defects to accidents leading to damage of the limbs in question. As the field grows, so does the importance and need to gain an understanding of various physical therapy jobs Houston TX.

The work of a physical therapist usually revolves around the identification of needs and damage of a patient, and subsequent evaluation, diagnosis and analysis of a problem so as to determine an appropriate route of action. It is common and normal for a physiotherapist to use medically and scientifically acceptable mechanical force during the procedure.

Many practicing physical therapists will have attended and graduated from some medical school. Some have to go through various accredited institutions and licensing bureaus before being allowed to practice. With the proliferation of graduates of the discipline, some have opted to open their own businesses and consultative clinics, while the others practice in the main stream hospitals and clinics.

Physiotherapists handle a myriad of clientele, ranging from new born babies to one hundred plus year olds, who have medical illnesses and other health related conditions and injuries that limit their mobility. Their role is to diagnose these varying cases and determine ways of regaining their ability to move back, without the need for aid.

There exist various qualified personnel in the field of physical therapy. The main professional is a Physical Therapist. He is in charge of evaluating, diagnosing and administering various types of treatment to patients. The other personnel is a Therapist Assistant, whose main role is aiding the therapist by delivering the health care and following a given plan of action. The third is a Physical Therapist Technician, who performs various routine tasks as directed by the Therapist.

Various specialized sub fields exist in the larger discipline of physical therapy. These include pediatric therapy, which deals with mobility and motor skill development in infants, toddlers and adolescents. Neurological physiotherapy deals with the effects of neurological disorders. These mainly involve treatment and containment of stroke, cerebral palsy, facial palsy, multiple sclerosis and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Alzheimer and Parkinson.

Pulmonary Physiotherapy and Cardiovascular physiotherapy are targeted at weak breathing and blood transport systems. They are usually done before and after cardiac surgery to strengthen the system and aid in independent functioning of same. Geriatric therapy is done to help with ailments caused by aging. This will have ailments such as osteoporosis and arthritis and many more.

Sport physiotherapy is dedicated to help in treatment of injuries obtained while playing sports. This therapy is quite intensive as it involves rehabilitation, treatment and education of patients. There is also a special physical therapy sub field for women and reproductive health, which focuses on treating and reversing difficulties in child bearing, urinary incontinence and pelvic pain.




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