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Revenue incoming money from taxes or other sources
Profit margin The amount by which revenue from sales
exceeds costs in a business.
Diapheresis profuse sweating/perspiration
Contraindications Title osteoporosis of WB bones; (B) NWB conditions;
table Unstable BP; Severe vertigo; Phobias
Define Physical Therapist A technically educated healthcare provider who
Assistant (PTA) assists the PT in the provision of physical
therapy
Reconstruction aids Are the forerunners of the profession and
practice of physical therapy in the U.S.
Guide to Physical Therapist A book used by physical therapists to
Practice (the Guide) categorize patients according to preferred
practice patterns that include typical findings
and descriptive norms of types and ranges of
interventions for patients in each pattern.
, (Approach of the PT to
patient).
Patient/Client Management Examination
Model Evaluation
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Intervention
Outcomes
Examination The process of obtaining a history, performing
relevant systems reviews, and
selecting and administering specific tests and
measures to gather data about the
patient/client
Evaluation A dynamic process in which the PT makes
clinical judgements based on data gathered
during examination.
Diagnosis Both the process and end result of
evaluating examination data, which the PT
organizes into defined categories to help
determine the prognosis and most
, appropriate intervention strategies.
Prognosis Determination of the level of optimal
improvement that may be attained through
intervention and the amount of time
required to reach that level. (POC)
Interventions Purposeful and skilled interaction of the PT
with the patient/client and if so with other
individuals involved in the care, using various
physical therapy procedures and techniques to
produce changes in the condition that are
consistent with the diagnosis and
prognosis.
Outcome Result of patient/client management, which
includes the impact of physical therapy
interventions.
Principles of Patient Care 1. Greet the patient
2. Explain what will be done and obtain consent
3. Establish rapport
4. Hold gently but firmly
5. Build confidence