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    A smooth process of reimbursement is an integral part of our professional growth. Physical therapy profession is going through a tough time facing more regulations and scrutiny from Medicare and other insurance agencies. Apart from advocating healthcare policy changes including Medicare therapy gap issues, physical therapists should also get prepared to bring in excellent reputation in the healthcare sector by adhering to the level of outstanding compliance which will eventually lead to decrease

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    tool for the differential diagnosis of many musculoskeletal conditions. Physical therapists working in direct access roles are assuming greater diagnostic responsibility. The role of musculoskeletal imaging in physical therapist practice is therefore becoming increasingly important. Availability of diagnostic studies to physical therapists may vary greatly depending upon many factors within the practice setting. US Army physical therapists functioning as direct access providers have long held privileges

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    It is often thought that only medicine allows you to diagnose and treat diseases or problems whether physical or mental. Physical therapy isn't classified as a medicine carrier. In physical therapy you will see how experienced therapists will diagnose minor to mayor problems or injuries and give the best treatment to regain certain movements and mobility. It is certainly an opportunity to help others in need. It has its branches and specialties, different opportunities and experiences. Not only athletes

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    Individuals with sports-related injuries as well as those who have been injured in an automobile accident frequently find relief through chiropractic care, physical therapy and massage therapy. At Icon Medical Centers in Miami, near Doral we offer these services, and more. Our Licensed Chiropractors Can Address Numerous Painful Issues, Naturally The licensed chiropractors at Icon Medical Centers near Doral can address misalignment issues related to the neck, back and extremities. In addition, our

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    Physical therapy is defined as the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical method. To me, physical therapy is more complex than just the physical treatment. Physical therapy means that someone is able to live more freely and independently without being bound by my physical ailments. Physical therapy can not only help someone live an active and healthy lifestyle, but it can also give someone back their freedom to continue to live the way they want to live their life. A team of physical

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    Physical Therapy Goals

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    Being a physical therapist, to me, is someone that is able to enhance physical and functional abilities, promote optimal quality of life, and prevent onset and unwanted diagnoses for every person they evaluate. It takes a knowledgeable, patient, determined, and passionate physical therapist to complete these arduous tasks. A physical therapist’s goal should always be to improve their patients’ lives in various aspects. It is also important for the physical therapist to have a strong belief and positive

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    Physical Therapy Essay

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    As physical therapists, we play an integral role in health promotion, wellbeing and disease prevention (Crist, McVay, & Marocco, 2016). We see patients and address their physical limitations to become more independent and help them return to their prior level of function and improve their quality of life. In the same way, we must also promote health and wellness to help lessen the monetary concern of an illness for our patients (O’Hagan, Giuseppe, & Boreham, 2013, p. 46). The American Physical Therapy

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    have found on the Ball States database was about Physical Therapist sending videos to military veterans that are in need of help. The article “The Role of US Military Physical Therapist during Recent Combat Campaigns” (Moore 1). The military talks about how many have been injured in combat but in the military you cannot just go home and get better you still have to be on duty but won’t be active duty. So therefore one will not be able to visit a physical therapist everyday like he or she needs to, so

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    Physical therapy is a passion for helping disabled people able to move parts of their body again. One would need physical therapy if they hurt their joints or spine. One must want to pursue a career in physical therapy to become a physical therapist. If one doesn’t have the people skills to become a physical therapist then don’t become one, because they will be around people all the time. Physical therapist will have patients that didn’t want a physical therapist, but was required by the hospital

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    The main focus of physical therapy is to help a person use their own body to function at its max potential and to help lead them to a more active, happy life. For a 5-star high school athlete, that could mean training to be on the same level as the college athletes. For somebody with a debilitating disease, it could be something as simple as trying to get out of bed and put shoes on without needing help. Although all of this is true, the main goal of a physical therapist is to help people help themselves

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