| The Physical Therapist
Assistant is a health care professional who works directly under
the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. The responsibilities
of a Physical Therapist Assistant include a variety of services
such as cardiac rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedics,
geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, wound care, sports medicine,
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The Physical Therapist Assistant may implement treatment programs
developed by the Physical Therapist which may include therapeutic
exercises; gait training and assisting with prosthetics and
brace training; administering various hot/cold/electrical modalities
and traction; application of various external bandages, supports
and dressings; measuring joint motion and muscle function; and,
educating other health care providers, patients, and families.
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