Morgan Wood
Morgan Wood Unit 3 Activities 1 and 2
Apply: | Benefits | Methods | Heat | Arthritis, stiff muscles, pain relief, increases blood flow | Hot soak, hot compress, heating pad | Moist heat | Helps muscle tension, relaxation and hasten healing | Hot compress, Sitz baths, tub baths, warm soaks, heat hydrotherapy, whirlpool bath, paraffin treatment | Dry heat | Helps muscle tension, and patients can easily purchase them at a store for at home use. | (No water) Electric heating pad, chemical hot packs, hot water bottles and aquamatic pads | Cold packs | Constriction of blood vessels, best used for inflamed muscles, reduce swelling | Ice packs, bag of frozen vegetables, cold compress, cold soaks, hypothermia blankets |
* If a patient has recently had surgery typically the patient would receive ice on that area to reduce inflammation and/or constrict blood flow. If another patient came in for tension you would use heat this creates more blood flow to the muscle which is in pain.
In two to three sentences each, describe the differences between each of the following: * PT * PTA * OT * OTA * MT
What are the purposes of each type of therapy? Physical Therapist (PT) uses exercises and equipment to help regain body motion and strengthening of muscles. They use equipment such as crutches, wheelchairs, and walkers. Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assists the patients with exercises, and apply heat or cold compresses to the patients. After the patient leaves they clean the room or area that patient was using. Occupational Therapist (OT) help patients increase their ability to function on their own. The therapists assist with mobility, daily living skills, coordination, strength and activity tolerance. Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) assists the therapist with the patient. They assist in activities and exercises. Massage Therapist (MT) uses massage to relieve tension and relax muscles. This is considered a passive
Apply: | Benefits | Methods | Heat | Arthritis, stiff muscles, pain relief, increases blood flow | Hot soak, hot compress, heating pad | Moist heat | Helps muscle tension, relaxation and hasten healing | Hot compress, Sitz baths, tub baths, warm soaks, heat hydrotherapy, whirlpool bath, paraffin treatment | Dry heat | Helps muscle tension, and patients can easily purchase them at a store for at home use. | (No water) Electric heating pad, chemical hot packs, hot water bottles and aquamatic pads | Cold packs | Constriction of blood vessels, best used for inflamed muscles, reduce swelling | Ice packs, bag of frozen vegetables, cold compress, cold soaks, hypothermia blankets |
* If a patient has recently had surgery typically the patient would receive ice on that area to reduce inflammation and/or constrict blood flow. If another patient came in for tension you would use heat this creates more blood flow to the muscle which is in pain.
In two to three sentences each, describe the differences between each of the following: * PT * PTA * OT * OTA * MT
What are the purposes of each type of therapy? Physical Therapist (PT) uses exercises and equipment to help regain body motion and strengthening of muscles. They use equipment such as crutches, wheelchairs, and walkers. Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assists the patients with exercises, and apply heat or cold compresses to the patients. After the patient leaves they clean the room or area that patient was using. Occupational Therapist (OT) help patients increase their ability to function on their own. The therapists assist with mobility, daily living skills, coordination, strength and activity tolerance. Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) assists the therapist with the patient. They assist in activities and exercises. Massage Therapist (MT) uses massage to relieve tension and relax muscles. This is considered a passive