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Under the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative, and Restorative Service Providers the Physical Therapist definition changed to: Physical Therapist Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs:
Source: American Physical Therapy Association; https://www.apta.org/PTCareers/RoleofaPT/ |
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Under the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative, and Restorative Service Providers; Physical Therapist the Cardiopulmonary definition changed to: Cardiopulmonary A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in cardiovascular and pulmonary anatomy and physiology medicine, rehabilitation, critical care, and emergency and trauma. Source: American Physical Therapy Association; http://www.abpts.org/uploadedFiles/ABPTSorg/Specialist_Certification/DSP/DSP-Cardio.pdf |
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Under the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative, and Restorative Service Providers; Physical Therapist the Electrophysiology, Clinical definition changed to: Electrophysiology, Clinical A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Clinical Electrophysiologic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in electrophysiologic examinations and evaluations and encompasses both the professional and technical components of the observation, recording, analysis, and interpretation of bioelectric muscle and nerve potentials, detected by means of surface or needle electrodes, for the purpose of evaluating the integrity of the neuromuscular system. Electrophysiologic evaluations include, but are not limited to, electrodiagnostic testing, which includes clinical needle electromyography, motor and sensory nerve conduction studies, and other evoked potential procedures. Source: American Physical Therapy Association; https://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Policies/Practice/ElectrophysiologicExaminationEvaluation.pdf;http://www.abpts.org/Certification/ClinicalElectrophysiology/ |
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Under the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative, and Restorative Service Providers; Physical Therapist the Ergonomics definition changed to: Ergonomics A licensed physical therapist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skills pertaining to the workplace, occupational demands, prevention of work-related injury, management of the worker with job-related symptoms or participation restrictions, and provides individual, group or population level evaluation, intervention and consulting to enhance worker performance. Source: American Physical Therapy Association; www.apta.org |
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Under the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative, and Restorative Service Providers; Physical Therapist the Geriatrics definition changed to: Geriatrics A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and evidence-based management of movement in aging adults. This includes, but is not limited to, specialized knowledge in and consideration of normal age-related changes and pathological manifestations across all systems; cognition and mental health; polypharmacy; fall risk mitigation; bone health; healthy and active aging, and socioeconomic and health policy issues affecting aging adults. The geriatric physical therapist is an integral part of the interdisciplinary geriatric team and serves as an advocate for the highest level of well-being for the older adult. Source: American Physical Therapy Association; www.apta.org |
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Under the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative, and Restorative Service Providers; Physical Therapist the Neurology definition changed to: Neurology A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, including knowledge of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems in populations with and without neurologic conditions; motor control and movement sciences in populations with and without neurologic conditions; behavioral sciences, including psychology and neuropsychology, and psychiatry; and medical management and pharmacology. Source: American Physical Therapy Association; http://www.abpts.org/uploadedFiles/ABPTSorg/Specialist_Certification/DSP/DSP-Neurology.pdf |
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Under the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative, and Restorative Service Providers; Physical Therapist the Orthopedic definition changed to: Orthopedic A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science; pathology/pathophysiology, pain science, medical and surgical considerations, orthopaedic physical therapy theory and practice, and critical inquiry for evidence-based practice. Source: American Physical Therapy Association; http://www.abpts.org/uploadedFiles/ABPTSorg/Specialist_Certification/DSP/DSP-Orthopaedics.pdf |
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Under the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative, and Restorative Service Providers; Physical Therapist the Pediatrics definition changed to: Pediatrics A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in anatomy, histology, including embryonic development, genetics, biomechanics, neurological function, neuroscience, and pathology, behavioral sciences, and understanding of diseases or conditions that necessitate physical therapy care, that affect systems that in turn necessitate physical therapy care (comorbidities), and that influence the type of intervention that can be given. Source: American Physical Therapy Association; http://www.abpts.org/uploadedFiles/ABPTSorg/Specialist_Certification/DSP/DSP-Pediatrics.pdf |
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Under the Under the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative, and Restorative Service Providers; Physical Therapist the Sports definition changed to: Sports A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science, pathology and pathophysiology, medical and surgical intervention, and health and wellness, as well as rehabilitation/return to sports, management of acute injury/illness, medical and surgical consideration, injury prevention, and sports performance enhancement. Source: American Physical Therapy Association; http://www.abpts.org/uploadedFiles/ABPTSorg/Specialist_Certification/DSP/DSP-Sports.pdf |
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Under the Ambulatory Health Care Facilities; Clinic/Center the Physical Therapy definition changed to: Physical Therapy An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing diagnostic and treatment services related to physical rehabilitation. Physical therapy is a dynamic profession with an established theoretical and scientific base and widespread clinical applications in the restoration, maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical function. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are licensed health care professionals who are experts in the movement system and help individuals maintain, restore, and improve movement, activity, and functioning, thereby enabling optimal performance and enhancing health, well-being, and quality of life. Their services prevent, minimize, or eliminate impairments of body functions and structures, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. Physical therapy is provided for individuals of all ages who have or may develop impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to (1) conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems or (2) the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance. Source: Guide to PT Practice 3.0 http://guidetoptpractice.apta.org/; American Physical Therapy Association, www.apta.org. |
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