Description should include the following purposes of physical therapy:
- To restore function
- To decrease pain and educate about pain management
- To improve functional mobility
- To prevent disability
- To promote wellness
- To promote patient education
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can chronic pain potentially affect a client’s life?
- What are the techniques used by physical therapists to help their clients?
- What role does the client play in his/her therapy?
- How do physical therapists promote wellness in the community?