Therapeutic Exercises Therapeutic Exercises. INTRODUCTION The official definition of physical...
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INTRODUCTION Physical therapy or physiotherapy is the provision of services to people and population to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. It includes the provision of services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by the process of ageing or that of injury or disease.
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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
• The official definition of physical therapy says “it is the art and science of treatment by means of heat, cold, light, water, manual manipulation, electricity, therapeutic exercise and other physical agents.
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• Physical therapy or physiotherapy is the provision of services to people and population to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. It includes the provision of services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by the process of ageing or that of injury or disease.
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• Physical therapy interventions may include: manual handling; movement enhancement; electrotherapeutic and mechanical agents, functional training, provision of aids and appliances, patient related instruction and counseling, documentation and coordination, and communication.
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• PTs also help prevent conditions associated with loss of mobility through fitness and wellness programs that achieve healthy and active lifestyles.
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• PTs examine individuals and develop plans using treatment techniques that promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. They provide care in hospitals, clinics, schools, sports facilities, and more.
Examination of patientExamination of patientAssessmentAssessment
• Assessment includes:1- subjective information: - name, age, sex, address, occupation, diagnosis. - How the patient perceive his symptoms. - Describe the behavior of the symptoms. - Related History of any previous medical or
surgical history.
Examination of patientExamination of patientAssessmentAssessment
• Objective data: - By Inspection (observation). - By palpation. - By measurement: Muscle palpation, muscle testing,
functional ability, ROM, round and long measurement, muscle tone, special tests.
Examination of patientExamination of patientAssessmentAssessment
• Goals of treatment: according to assessment results.
- Long term goals. - Short term goals.• Plane of treatment.
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• Therapeutic exercises can help injured part to resume normal function. Physical therapist done this by evaluating, planning, organizing, and directing the programs for the care of individuals whose ability to function is impaired.
Aims of Therapeutic ExercisesAims of Therapeutic Exercises
Therapeutic exercise seeks to achieve the following goals:
1- To improve circulation.2- To improve strength and power.3- To stimulate and increase sensory awareness
of movement.4- To maintain and increase mobility of the
joints.
Aims of Therapeutic ExercisesAims of Therapeutic Exercises
5- To restore the physiological properties of the muscle (excitability, contractility, and elasticity).
6- To improve co-ordination and neuromuscular control.
7- To increase muscle performance and functional capacity (endurance).
8- To gain relaxation (general or local).
Aims of Therapeutic ExercisesAims of Therapeutic Exercises
9- To facilitate proprioceptive neuromuscular function.10- To improve respiratory capacity.11- To assist subject to control and improve
his balance.12- To reduce pain.
Aims of Therapeutic ExercisesAims of Therapeutic Exercises
13- To help regaining of proper postural alignment (improve and correct posture).
14- To increase and maintain flexibility of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia.
15- To increase physical fitness.16- To improve gait and ambulation (assist
subject to walk properly).
Definition of Therapeutic ExerciseDefinition of Therapeutic Exercise
• the systematic, planned performance of bodily movements, postures, or physical activities intended to provide a patient with the means to:
• Remediate or prevent impairments.• Improve, restore, or enhance physical function• Prevent or reduce health-related risk factors• Optimize overall health status, fitness, or sense of
well-being.
Ex’s SafetyEx’s SafetyIt includes safety of both It includes safety of both patientpatient and and therapisttherapist..
Factors affecting patient safety:1.Patient’s health history.2.Medication.3.Medical clearance.4.Environment.5.Equipment.6.Accuracy in application of ex’s. 7.Fatigue.8.Patient education.
