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| The kinesiotherapist is academically and clinically prepared to provide rehabilitation exercise and education under the prescription of a licensed physician in an appropriate setting. Kinesiotherapists are qualified to implement exercise programs designed to reverse or minimize debilitation and enhance the functional capacity of medically stable patients in a wellness, sub-acute, or extended care setting. The role of the kinesiotherapist demands intelligence, judgment, honesty, interpersonal skills, and the capacity to react to emergencies in a calm and reasoned manner. An attitude of respect for self and others, adherence to the concepts of privilege and confidentiality in communicating with patients, and a commitment to the patient’s welfare are standard attributes. At a minimum, a kinesiotherapist is educated in areas of basic exercise science and clinical applications of rehabilitation exercise. Training is received in orthopedic, neurological, psychiatric, pediatric, cardiovascular- pulmonary, and geriatric practice settings. | The kinesiotherapist is academically and clinically prepared to provide rehabilitation exercise and education under the prescription of a licensed physician in an appropriate setting. Kinesiotherapists are qualified to implement exercise programs designed to reverse or minimize debilitation and enhance the functional capacity of medically stable patients in a wellness, sub-acute, or extended care setting. The role of the kinesiotherapist demands intelligence, judgment, honesty, interpersonal skills, and the capacity to react to emergencies in a calm and reasoned manner. An attitude of respect for self and others, adherence to the concepts of privilege and confidentiality in communicating with patients, and a commitment to the patient’s welfare are standard attributes. At a minimum, a kinesiotherapist is educated in areas of basic exercise science and clinical applications of rehabilitation exercise. Training is received in orthopedic, neurological, psychiatric, pediatric, cardiovascular- pulmonary, and geriatric practice settings. | ||
| == Job description == | |||
| == Περιγραφή επαγγέλματος == | |||
| Kinesiotherapy is the application of scientifically based exercise principles adapted to enhance the strength, endurance, and mobility of individuals with functional limitations or those requiring extended physical conditioning. | |||
| Υπό τον όρο κινησιοθεραπεία περιγράφεται η εφαρμογή των επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένων αρχών σε πρόγραμμα άσκησης προσαρμοσμένο σε στοχεύσεις όπως η βελτίωση και ενίσχυση δύναμης, αντοχής, και κινητικότητας των ατόμων με λειτουργικούς περιορισμούς ή απαιτούν επανεκπαίδευση φυσικής κατάστασης. | |||
| The kinesiotherapist is a health care professional competent in the administration of musculoskeletal, neurological, ergonomic, biomechanical, psychosocial, and task-specific functional tests and measures. The kinesiotherapist determines the appropriate evaluation tools and interventions necessary to establish, in collaboration with the client, a goal-specific treatment plan. | |||
| Ο κινησιοθεραπευτής είναι επαγγελματίας υγειονομικής περίθαλψης αρμόδιος να αξιολογήσει με τη βοήθεια εξειδικευμένων λειτουργικών δοκιμασιών και ποσοτικών μετρήσεων συστήματα, όπως το μυοσκελετικό, νευρολογικό, εργονομικό, εμβιομηχανικό, ψυχοκοινωνικό, και άλλα . Επίσης επιλέγει και καθορίζει τα κατάλληλα εργαλεία αξιολόγησης τα οποία σε συνδυασμό με κατάλληλες παρεμβάσεις απαραίτητες για τη οριοθέτηση, σε συνεργασία με τον πελάτη, συγκεκριμένων στόχων και σαφές πλάνο θεραπείας. | |||
| The intervention process includes the development and implementation of a treatment plan, assessment of progress toward goals, modification as necessary to achieve goals and outcomes, and client education. The foundation of clinician-client rapport is based on education, instruction, demonstration, and mentoring of therapeutic techniques and behaviors to restore, maintain, and improve overall functional abilities. | |||
| Η διαδικασία παρέμβασης περιλαμβάνει την οριοθέτηση και εφαρμογή ενός πλάνου θεραπείας, την αξιολόγηση της προόδου των στόχων, οι οποίοι επιδέχονται τροποποιήσεις όταν αυτό κρίνεται αναγκαίο προκειμένου να επιτευχθούν τα βέλτιστα δυνατά αποτελέσμα, καθώς. Πρέπει επίσης να εκπαιδεύσει τον ασθενή. Το θεμέλιο της σχέσης θεραπευτή-ασθενούς βασίζεται στην εκπαίδευση, διδασκαλία, επίδειξη, και καθοδήγηση κατά την εφαρμοφή θεραπευτικών τεχνικών και συμπεριφορών με στόχο την αποκατάσταση, τη διατήρηση, και να βελτιώσει το σύνολο των λειτουργικών του ικανοτήτων. | |||
| The ] for kinesiotherapy identifies the job tasks that registered kinesiotherapists are qualified to perform. The individual kinesiotherapist may obtain additional training and credentials in areas beyond the scope of practice. The Standards of Practice for registered kinesiotherapists serves as a guideline for practicing registered kinesiotherapists and provides a basis for assessment of kinesiotherapy practices. | |||
| Το για κινησιοθεραπεία προσδιορίζει το καταστατικό των καθηκόντων εργασίας με τα οποία οφείλει να είναι εφοδιασμένος ένας κινησιοθεραπευτής. Μπορεί επίσης να λάβει συμπληρωματική εκπαίδευση και διαπιστευτήρια σε περιοχές πέρα από το πεδίο της πρακτικής. | |||
| == Employment characteristics == | |||
| == Χαραχτηριστικά του επαγγέλματος == | |||
| Registered kinesiotherapists are employed in Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, public and private hospitals, medical fitness facilities, rehabilitation facilities, learning disability centers, schools, colleges and universities, private practice, and as exercise consultants. | |||
| Οι εγγεγραμμένοι κινησιοθεραπευτές απασχολούνται σε δημόσια και ιδιωτικά νοσοκομεία, γυμναστήρια, εγκαταστάσεις αποκατάστασης, κέντρα εκπαίσευσης αναπήρων, σχολεία, κολέγια και πανεπιστήμια, ιδιωτικό ιατρείο, και ως σύμβουλοι άσκησης. | |||
| The types of treatments carried out by kinesiotherapists focus on but are not limited to: therapeutic exercise, ambulation training, geriatric rehabilitation, aquatic therapy, adapted fitness and conditioning, prosthetic/orthotic rehabilitation, psychiatric rehabilitation, driver training, and adapted exercise for the home setting.<ref></ref> | |||
| A registered kinesiotherapist is an ]<ref name=CAAHEP> - ''Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)''</ref> professional competent in the administration of ], ], ], ], ], and task specific functional tests and measures. The kinesiotherapist determines the appropriate evaluation tools and interventions necessary to establish, in collaboration with the client, a goal specific treatment plan. | |||
| Ο εγγεγραμμένος κινησιοθεραπευτης είναι μια ] <ref name=CAAHEP> -'' Επιτροπή για τη διαπίστευση των Συμμαχικών Προγράμματα Αγωγής Υγείας (CAAHEP)'' </ ref> επαγγελματική αρμόδια για τη διοίκηση του ], ], ], ], ], και το καθήκον συγκεκριμένες λειτουργικές δοκιμές και μέτρα. Η kinesiotherapist καθορίζει τα κατάλληλα εργαλεία αξιολόγησης και παρεμβάσεις απαραίτητες για τη δημιουργία, σε συνεργασία με τον πελάτη, ένας στόχος συγκεκριμένο σχέδιο θεραπείας. | |||
| The intervention process includes the development and implementation of a treatment plan, assessment of progress toward goals, modification as necessary to achieve goals and outcomes, and client education. The foundation of clinician-client rapport is based on education, instruction, demonstration and mentoring of therapeutic techniques and behaviors to restore, maintain and improve overall functional abilities. | |||
| Η διαδικασία της επέμβασης περιλαμβάνει τον καθορισμό και εφαρμογή ενός σχεδίου θεραπείας, την αξιολόγηση της προόδου προς τους στόχους, ως τροποποίηση αναγκαία για την επίτευξη των στόχων και των αποτελεσμάτων, καθώς και την εκπαίδευση του πελάτη. Η ίδρυση του κλινικού-ασθενή βασίζεται στην εκπαίδευση, διδασκαλία, καθοδήγηση και επίδειξη των θεραπευτικών τεχνικών και συμπεριφορών για την αποκατάσταση, τη διατήρηση και τη βελτίωση της συνολικής λειτουργικές ικανότητες. | |||
| Kinesiotherapists can administer treatment only upon receipt of a prescription from qualified ], ] and/or ]s. | |||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
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Kinesiotherapy is the application of scientifically based exercise principles adapted to enhance the strength, endurance, and mobility of individuals with functional limitations of those requiring extended physical conditioning.
Occupational description
The kinesiotherapist is academically and clinically prepared to provide rehabilitation exercise and education under the prescription of a licensed physician in an appropriate setting. Kinesiotherapists are qualified to implement exercise programs designed to reverse or minimize debilitation and enhance the functional capacity of medically stable patients in a wellness, sub-acute, or extended care setting. The role of the kinesiotherapist demands intelligence, judgment, honesty, interpersonal skills, and the capacity to react to emergencies in a calm and reasoned manner. An attitude of respect for self and others, adherence to the concepts of privilege and confidentiality in communicating with patients, and a commitment to the patient’s welfare are standard attributes. At a minimum, a kinesiotherapist is educated in areas of basic exercise science and clinical applications of rehabilitation exercise. Training is received in orthopedic, neurological, psychiatric, pediatric, cardiovascular- pulmonary, and geriatric practice settings.
Job description
Kinesiotherapy is the application of scientifically based exercise principles adapted to enhance the strength, endurance, and mobility of individuals with functional limitations or those requiring extended physical conditioning.
The kinesiotherapist is a health care professional competent in the administration of musculoskeletal, neurological, ergonomic, biomechanical, psychosocial, and task-specific functional tests and measures. The kinesiotherapist determines the appropriate evaluation tools and interventions necessary to establish, in collaboration with the client, a goal-specific treatment plan.
The intervention process includes the development and implementation of a treatment plan, assessment of progress toward goals, modification as necessary to achieve goals and outcomes, and client education. The foundation of clinician-client rapport is based on education, instruction, demonstration, and mentoring of therapeutic techniques and behaviors to restore, maintain, and improve overall functional abilities.
The scope of practice for kinesiotherapy identifies the job tasks that registered kinesiotherapists are qualified to perform. The individual kinesiotherapist may obtain additional training and credentials in areas beyond the scope of practice. The Standards of Practice for registered kinesiotherapists serves as a guideline for practicing registered kinesiotherapists and provides a basis for assessment of kinesiotherapy practices.
Employment characteristics
Registered kinesiotherapists are employed in Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, public and private hospitals, medical fitness facilities, rehabilitation facilities, learning disability centers, schools, colleges and universities, private practice, and as exercise consultants.
The types of treatments carried out by kinesiotherapists focus on but are not limited to: therapeutic exercise, ambulation training, geriatric rehabilitation, aquatic therapy, adapted fitness and conditioning, prosthetic/orthotic rehabilitation, psychiatric rehabilitation, driver training, and adapted exercise for the home setting.
A registered kinesiotherapist is an allied health professional competent in the administration of musculoskeletal, neurological, ergonomic, biomechanical, psychosocial, and task specific functional tests and measures. The kinesiotherapist determines the appropriate evaluation tools and interventions necessary to establish, in collaboration with the client, a goal specific treatment plan.
The intervention process includes the development and implementation of a treatment plan, assessment of progress toward goals, modification as necessary to achieve goals and outcomes, and client education. The foundation of clinician-client rapport is based on education, instruction, demonstration and mentoring of therapeutic techniques and behaviors to restore, maintain and improve overall functional abilities.
Kinesiotherapists can administer treatment only upon receipt of a prescription from qualified physicians, nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants.
See also
References
- Kinesiotherapist: Occupational Description - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)