LibGuides: Health Sciences Resources: Physical Therapy Assistant

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Cerebral Hemorrhage Recovery
A young woman in Rhode Island visits her mother Charlotte's nursing home daily to help with physical therapy. The hemorrhage devastated cognitive function and doctors believed she would die.
Daily Team Planning with Specialists
Inclusive classroom teams may include a speech therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, special education teacher, or behavior specialist. During meetings, adults share observations, plan and evaluate strategies, and assess progress. Therapy is most effective in the classroom within ongoing routines and activities.
Gaming Therapy
A simulated dolphin game may provide physical therapy for patients with brain injuries.
Intense PT
Kensky talk about physical therapy at Walter Reed. Downes feels honored to be accepted at the military hospital.
Physical Therapy and Reconditioning
PFC Thornfield talks about morale in the amputee ward at Walter Reed. We see amputees learning to walk with prosthetics. Modern equipment and training staff provide physical therapy and reconditioning care.
Tragedy to Triumph
Francesco Clark was severely injured in an accident. His doctors said he would never move again. Francesco was determined to get better. He spends long hours each day in physical therapy. He is now the CEO of a successful business that was born out of his injury.