Victory Physical Therapy
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Victory Physical Therapy
Dr. Michael A. Walters &Stephanie Quiros
Georgina RyderDiandra SchonyersChris Ossttaddatt
Julian BerriosKatie GriffithsAshley Landie
Welcome!
Dr. Walters’ background
Involved since 1977 Volunteering Found his calling in 1982 Penn State NSCA CSCS APTA PT Career- 1983 Greatest Achievement: his family
Stephanie Quiros’ Background
University of Delaware (2006) for Undergraduate & Thomas Jefferson University (2009) Graduate
Publication: “The Effect of Trunk strengthening on Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of the Literature.” Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice. Volume 22; 1:10
Ultimate Professional Goal: Owner of a practice or a partner
What is a Physical Therapist?
Definition: Where can they practice?
Outpatient/Inpatient clinics, offices or rehab facilities
Hospitals Schools Fitness centers &sports training facilities
SalaryBegins from 52-62,000
• Increases from this range depending on where you decide to specialize• 2008: median salary was $72,790
“Hands on” Health Care Goals
• Provide the best PT care that’s available in the area• Use medical model• Treat patients like family• Evaluates patients for accuracy, efficiency, & progress; not speed
Pros and Cons
Least Favorite
Most Favorite!!
Patients
Morning Age Group: 40-60 Afternoon Age Group: 12-25 Dealing with unfriendly patients
Assertive but not aggressive Put yourself in their shoes: EMPATHY Objective Findings: systematic Treat them with respect Have an open mind
Typical Session
Cardiovascular Warm-Up Therapeutic Exercise Dynamic Therapeutic Activities Stretching Pain Relief Treatment Demonstration
Dr. Walters’ Words of Wisdom
You’re always learning “We don’t all know what we think we know” Lots of experience (if he hadn’t of had all of his
experience, he said he would not be where he is today. He didn’t have the best GPA in the world, letters of Rec., a lot of volunteering)
There are PTs that focus on getting patients in and out and there are those who spend times and work the patients Business mills vs. Personal Care
Ms. Quiros’ Words of Wisdom
Make sure you observe different places before you decide where you want to work
Don’t get discouraged by the amount of hours you have to put in during graduate school
Masters/Doctorate Degree Programs
Drexel University Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Rehab Sciences Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in PT
Temple University Physical Therapy
UMDNJ Entry Level DPT PhD in Health Sciences Post-Professional DPT
Organizations
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
www.aapmr.org
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
www.aapmr.org
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
www.nsca-lift.org Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
www.nsca-cc.org
Our Thoughts
Fin