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By Amanda Rausch
Definitions What is Geriatrics Physical TherapyWhat % of PTAs (nationally/regionally) work in
the settingWhat might be a salary range in the settingWhat types of patients (diagnosis) and
treatments seen in the settingAny advanced skill, training or recognition
needed or could be obtained to work in the setting.
Geriatrics is a sub-specialty of medicine that focuses on health care of the elderly. It aims to promote health and to prevent and treat diseases and disabilities in older adults.
There is no set age at which patients may be under the care of a geriatrician. Rather, this is determined by a profile of the typical problems that geriatrics focuses on.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geriatrics
long-term care (LTC)
The provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders.
skilled nursing facility(SNF)An establishment that
houses chronically ill, usually elderly patients, and provides long-term nursing care, rehabilitation, and other services. Also called long-term care facility, nursing home.
The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Mosby's Dental Dictionary, 2nd edition. © 2008 Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.
Geriatric physical therapy covers a wide area of issues concerning people as they go through normal adult aging, but is usually focused on the older adult.
Geriatric physical therapy helps in developing a specialized program to help restore mobility, reduce pain, increase fitness levels and more.
Geriatrics was separated from internal medicine as a distinct entity in the same way that neonatology is separated from pediatrics.
Was termed as a medical specialty in 1989.
http://organizedwisdom.com/Geriatric_Physical_Therapy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geriatricshttp://www.physicaltherapydictionary.com/g.aspx?Term=Geriatric%20Physical%20Therapy
ArthritisOsteoporosisCancerAlzheimer's DiseaseParkinson's Disease AmputationsHip and Joint
ReplacementCoordination and
Balance Disorders Dementias
http://www.physicaltherapydictionary.com/g.aspx?Term=Geriatric%20Physical%20Therapyhttp://www.geriatricspt.org/clients/PTadult.cfm
Cerebral Vascular Accident (Stroke)
Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
Cardiac and Pulmonary Diseases
Functional Limitations related to mobility
Sports/Orthopedic Injuries
Hip Fractures
A Physical Therapist, working with the older adult, understands the anatomical and physiological changes that occur with normal aging. The Physical Therapist will evaluate and develop a specially designed therapeutic exercise program. Physical therapy intervention may prevent life long disability and restore the highest level of functioning. Through the use of tests, evaluations, exercises, treatments with modalities, screening programs, as well as educational information
http://www.geriatricspt.org/clients/PTadult.cfm
Increase, restore or maintain range of motion, physical strength, flexibility, coordination, balance and endurance
Recommend adaptations to make the home accessible and safe
Teach positioning, transfers, and walking skills promote maximum function and independence within an individual's capability
Increase overall fitness through exercise programs Prevent further decline in functional abilities through
education, energy conservation techniques, joint protection, and use of assistive devices to promote independence
Improve sensation, joint proprioception Reduce pain
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Nationally about 5.9-6.9% of PTA’s work in a LTC or SNF place of employment.
In MN 23% of PTA’s work in a Long Term Care or Skilled Nursing Facilities
ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/ep/ind-occ.matrix/occ_pdf/occ_31-2021.pdfhttp://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/orhpc/pubs/workforce/pta2010.pdf
The average Salary for a PTA in nursing care facilities is around $48,000
On the higher end can receive $51,090- $52,700
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes312021.htmhttp://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos167.htm#emply
Must have an associates degree from an accredited PT assistant program
Work under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist
Meet licensure requirements in states where it's required
A PTA can get advanced training that focuses on just Geriatrics
http://www.geriatricspt.org/clients/PTadult.cfm
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