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what are some technological tools i should be familiar with for being a rehabilitation therapist?
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Kelshia’s Answer
To make evaluations physical therapists use balance devices, devices for perceptual and sensory evaluation, instruments to test range of motion, reflex hammers, work tables and medical software.
The exact instruments can vary depending on the financial resources of the office or agency, advancement in the field, and advancement in computer technology.
The exact instruments can vary depending on the financial resources of the office or agency, advancement in the field, and advancement in computer technology.
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Maryann’s Answer
Some technological tools used in PT can be:
1. Balance devices like wedges.
2. Sensory products like manual muscle tester.
3. Reflex tester like hammers.
4. Work tables like treatment table.
5. Action games like Wii to improve balance
6. Medical software like the ones that help you with documentation.
If you work in an office you should know office programs and computer skills.
Hope this helpt you.
All you need to do is wanting to learn and help others.
It's a nice and rewarding profession.
You will always have a job
Best wishes!
1. Balance devices like wedges.
2. Sensory products like manual muscle tester.
3. Reflex tester like hammers.
4. Work tables like treatment table.
5. Action games like Wii to improve balance
6. Medical software like the ones that help you with documentation.
If you work in an office you should know office programs and computer skills.
Hope this helpt you.
All you need to do is wanting to learn and help others.
It's a nice and rewarding profession.
You will always have a job
Best wishes!
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Morgan’s Answer
Typically, each clinic may have its own specific software to use for recording notes about each patient interaction. I occasionally will need to write letters of medical necessity, therefore using Microsoft Word. Certain tests and measures will also use different software programs.
There are a variety of technologies available for the various rehab disciplines, and not all are widely used by each profession, or consistent across fields. I have had the opportunity to work with underwater treadmills, automated balance machines, a mechanical exoskeleton that assists people with walking, and special goggles for viewing eye movement. I’ve heard of virtual reality being used, as well as video games to promote movement. Technology is changing every day, and so is the way it is used in rehabilitation!
There are a variety of technologies available for the various rehab disciplines, and not all are widely used by each profession, or consistent across fields. I have had the opportunity to work with underwater treadmills, automated balance machines, a mechanical exoskeleton that assists people with walking, and special goggles for viewing eye movement. I’ve heard of virtual reality being used, as well as video games to promote movement. Technology is changing every day, and so is the way it is used in rehabilitation!
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