How do they match: Physical Therapists

  • Inform patients and refer to appropriate practitioners when diagnosis reveals findings outside physical therapy.
  • Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.
  • Provide information to the patient about the proposed intervention, its material risks and expected benefits, and any reasonable alternatives.
  • Provide educational information about physical therapy or physical therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics, or ways to promote health.
  • Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.

  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Communicate health and wellness information to the public.