Patients will have to go through an evaluation based on; overall strength, range of motion, flexibility, balance, posture, body mechanics, coordination, endurance, and general mobility. (aurorahealthcare.org) After they go through the evaluation process they will have a treatment program designed for them to target the areas they are weak in and hopefully strengthen them. Physical therapists will use an array of equipment and environments to assist them in implementing the most beneficial treatment program for the patient. They will use basic gym equipment such as; medicine balls, treadmills, stair climbers, dumbbells, ramps, exercise bikes, stability balls and electro stimulation machines, plus many more, too many to list. Occupational therapy is a service that helps patients strengthen the way their nervous system functions.
CHCICS301B PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MEET PERSONAL CARE NEEDS Assessment Knowledge Questions 1. Explain the processes and strategies that you use to support people with personal care needs. • By having personal care plans • By following agency policies and procedures • By using appropriate equipment and aids • By having dignity and respect for clients • By having a person centred care • Seek support and clarification from supervisor if needed • Follow WHS policies and procedures 2. List five personal care tasks that you may need to help a client with while working as a care worker. • Showering • Toileting • Dressing • Eating and drinking • Grooming, shaving and nail care 3.
He explained that all parts of the human function are addressed in the healing journey. Hawkins’ approach would be an appropriate technique to assist a client who is struggling with identity issues. A counselor could use it foster spiritual growth and psychological well being simultaneously. One of the principle ideas behind Hawkins’ theory is the use of a game plan that can be applied to a wide range of individuals. Everyone has different spiritual, psychological and otherwise general experiences.
It enables individual's to recieve the care and support they need, in a person centered way and to be part of deciding the care that they will recieve. Person centered care is good pracitce and helps to ensure that the correct and agreed care and support is given to each individual. No individual is the a same and by having a person centered approach, it ensures that everyone is not treated the same, but in a way that respects their needs, wishes, preferences and values. Working to a person centered approach is essential in dementia care. It will help to maintain the individual's self-identity, self respect and dignity.
Massage Therapist Rehab Career: Massage Therapist 2/20/2013 Victoria James Mrs. Cassell Rehab Careers 2nd period Massage Therapist Massage therapists devise the soft-tissues of the body by using touch. The touch therapy reduces pain, aid in general wellness, reduce stress, increase relaxation, and rehabilitate injuries. Duties of a masseuse are countless they must interact with clients about symptoms, medical history, and desired results. They also have to evaluate patents to locate harmful or tense spots of the body. In addition, massage therapist use treatment to the muscles or other soft tissues to relieve stress build up.
Leah Roberts Unit 4222-223 Support individuals to meet personal care needs 1.2 To establish the level and type of support an individual needs I would ask the individual how much help they need, what they are comfortable with and anything they may be worried about. I would read the risk assessment, as it would give me information on my client’s ability to participate and highlight any possible risks. I would promote independence, encouraging active participation so that they feel in control of the amount of support they receive. An occupational therapist can help in advising on specialist equipment or changes to help the individual to be as independent as possible. 1.3 Maintaining privacy during personal care should be discussed sensitively
If you want to be a Physical Therapist then you should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, so they can educate patients about their condition and physical therapy treatments and communicate with patients' families. You should also be patient, self-assured, resourceful, are able to work with a variety of people, excellent listening and communication skills. Physical therapists also should be compassionate and possess a desire to help patients. The advancement is expected to continue the professional development by participating in continuing education courses and workshops. Some physical therapists become board certified in a clinical specialty.
This includes support for everyday living. For example, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and general domestic task. When I am carrying out all these, I do remember person centred values and this helps me to be able to do what is right for the client or what the client wants. Before carrying any activities for the day, I do go through my clients care plan; follow the team meetings to get all the information about the clients and the changes. For example if I have arranged with my client that he or she had to have a shower, then when the time comes they change their mind, it is for me to agree with them because it’s their right to change their mind.
The therapy group is a social system with the group therapist as its manager, whose primary function is to monitor and safeguard the work-oriented boundaries of the group so that members experience it as a safe container with an internal space in which psychological work can occur. 3. The therapist needs to be able to distinguish processes that are work-oriented from those that resist, avoid or defend against work. The therapist should appreciate that containing and working through destructive forces (in the group, the context of the group, or in the group leader) holds the possibility for creative growth and therapeutic
Change takes one's own initiative, and ideally, support from those around you. I believe in the three major premises of Person-Centered therapy - congruence, empathy and unconditional positive regard. I believe that for therapy to be successful, the therapist must be genuine and sincere with the client and be empathic of his/her feelings as well. Also, the counselor should always treat the client