Because the body of
knowledge of physical therapy is large, PTs usually specialize in a specific
clinical area.
These are:
Cardiovascular and pulmonary physiotherapy
Cardiovascular and
pulmonary rehabilitation respiratory practitioners and physical therapists
offer therapy for a wide variety of cardiopulmonary disorders or pre and post
cardiac or pulmonary surgery. Primary goals of this specialty include
increasing endurance and functional independence.
Clinical electrophysiology
This specialty area
includes electrotherapy/physical agents, physical agents, and wound management.
Sports
This area of practic
has 5 main categories:
- Acute care.
- Education.
- Treatment.
- Rehabilitation.
- Prevention.
Pediatric
Pediatric physical
therapy assists in early detection of health problems and uses a limited
variety of modalities to provide physical therapy for disorders in the
pediatric population. These therapists are specialized in the diagnosis,
treatment, and management of infants, children, and adolescents with a variety
of congenital, developmental, neuromuscular, skeletal, or acquired disorders.
