Niche practices: women's health

Article Abstract:

The women's health field presents many opportunities for physical therapists who want to specialize. Areas where physical therapists include pregnancy and postpartum care, osteoporosis prevention and post-mastectomy care. Four therapists in women's health care are profiled.

Women's health services

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The emergency department: a new opportunity for physical therapy

Article Abstract:

This article examines the benefits of physical therapy services provided in hospital emergency departments, focusing on the work of physical therapists at Carondelet Health Network/St. Joseph's Hospital in Tuscon, Arizona. Physicians refer urgent care patients to physical therapists who can perform duties such as diagnosis, adjustments, massage, and medication administration.

Emergency medical services, Emergency medical personnel

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The DPT: what it means for the profession

Article Abstract:

Issues discussed concern physical therapy education, focusing on college programs in the US that offer a professional doctor of physical therapy degree. Topics addressed include curriculum development for physical therapy programs.

Methods, Education, Study and teaching, Physical therapy, Curriculum planning, Curriculum development

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