TY - JOUR
T1 - The Role of the Physical Therapist in the Care of the Older Adult
AU - Richards, Shana
AU - Cristian, Adrian
PY - 2006/5
Y1 - 2006/5
N2 - Physical therapists play an important role in the care of older adults who have physical disabilities. Proper patient selection, a thorough medical, social, and functional history, and a physical examination emphasizing the neuromusculoskeletal system are the cornerstones of the evaluation process. Treatment is individualized and goal driven, with appropriate precautions being followed. Gait training is an integral part of the treatment process for many older adults with disabilities, and various assistive devices may be used to ensure safe mobility.
AB - Physical therapists play an important role in the care of older adults who have physical disabilities. Proper patient selection, a thorough medical, social, and functional history, and a physical examination emphasizing the neuromusculoskeletal system are the cornerstones of the evaluation process. Treatment is individualized and goal driven, with appropriate precautions being followed. Gait training is an integral part of the treatment process for many older adults with disabilities, and various assistive devices may be used to ensure safe mobility.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=33646109813&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.cger.2005.12.003
DO - 10.1016/j.cger.2005.12.003
M3 - Review article
C2 - 16627078
AN - SCOPUS:33646109813
SN - 0749-0690
VL - 22
SP - 269
EP - 279
JO - Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
JF - Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
IS - 2
ER -