Physical examination

How to become a Physical Therapist A physical therapist, also known as PTs "healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals" (American Physical Therapist Association). A few years from now I will be the go-to person when one is in chronic pain seeking to reach a state of relief. I have set a goal to become a physical therapist because I have a heart full of compassion, seeing others happy and in great condition warms my heart. The demand for PTs is steadily increasing and while…

Lifestyle of a Physical Therapist: No Pain No Gain Although obtaining a career as a physical therapist is challenging, it is a beneficial career because their ultimate goal is to assist patients in rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention. Physical therapists are also known as PT’s and their job is to assist patients by helping them to limit the amount of pain a patient has and enhance their range of motion (movement). A PT is the main part of the patient circle of care precisely like the…

of as physical violence against, or an assault on, a woman. This is because a physical assault is the most visible form of domestic violence. In reality, domestic abuse can and does include several forms of abuse including sexual, emotional and psychologically abusive behaviors” (Baird 18). Baird defines continues to define domestic violence as something that can affect everybody, and it’s a multileveled issue in today’s society. While many people believe that domestic abuse is just physical,…

The prominent features of the Protection from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 are as follows: • The Act seeks to cover those women who are or were in a relationship with the abuser in which both the parties have lived collectively in a shared household and are related by means of consanguinity, marriage or a relationship inside the nature of marriage, or adoption; similarly dating with own family individuals living collectively as a joint own family also are included. Even the ones girls who're…

relationship between pedometers and student motivation for physical activity. The research question is: Does the use of pedometers increase student motivation for physical activity amongst 4th grade students? It is hypothesized that the use of pedometers increases student motivation for physical activity amongst 4th grade students. Methodology This quasi-experimental study examined if the use of pedometers can increase student motivation for physical activity amongst fourth grade students.…

Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence (IPV), is a significant concern in society today. It is estimated that 9 million couples, or one in six marriages, experience some form of intimate partner violence, with 21 percent of all violent crimes committed against women perpetrated by a romantic partner (Strong, DeVault, and Cohen 2010). Although violence against women in intimate relationships has existed for centuries, it has only become widely acknowledged as problematic since…

better after a single treatment due to the release of pressure and the relaxing effect of the treatment. When To Have A Chiropractic Adjustment Chiropractic adjustments treat a wide range of conditions. Your chiropractor takes a thorough physical examination along with a review of your medical history to make sure the treatments are suitable for you. If you have pain from an injury, poor posture, or other reason, then a chiropractic treatment might help. If the treatments work for you, they…

The Life of a Physical Therapist “Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live” (Jim Rohm). On a daily basis Physical Therapists help people to use their muscle activity or relearn to use their muscles again. An important part of life is being able to function without the help os anyone else. People that have been hurt in a car accident sometimes need to relearn how to independently preform their activities of daily living. Many people go through life not needing assistance on…

The Six minute walk test ( 6 MWT ) evaluates the integrated responses of respiratory system, cardiovascular system, blood and neuromusculoskeletal system .1 The ability to walk for a distance is a quick and inexpensive measure of physical function and an important component of quality of life, since it reflects the capacity to undertake day to day activities.2 The six minute walk test is the most frequently used exercise capacity assessment for patients with chronic lung diseases.3 The…

and “home” are often used interchangeably, yet they have vastly different connotations. A house draws the mental image of a physical shelter designed to accommodate people. Home, however, is a less tangible term, as it can refer to both a physical place or immaterial things associated with comfort or security. While house is not always synonymous with home, the physical and nonphysical sense of home can be explored by examining the fixtures in a household setting. In observing household…