Love a PT

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Across
  1. 2. PTs address wellness across the ________, or for individuals of all ages
  2. 4. When is PT Month?
  3. 7. Physical Therapy has been around for one hundred _____ years
  4. 10. Where can I find videos to learn more about what a day in the life of a PT might look like?
  5. 12. What educational degree is required to become a PT?
  6. 13. This organization advances physical therapy practice throughout the state of Florida
  7. 16. PTs play a role in managing _______ illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis
  8. 19. In 2021, APTA celebrated its _________ (hint: rhymes with millenial)
  9. 20. On average, physical therapists make eighty______ thousand dollars a year
  10. 22. PTs often provide patient __________, addressing topics such as fall prevention, hip precautions, and home exercises
  11. 24. PTs help patients use ________, such as wheelchairs and walkers
  12. 25. ______ medicine is the highest paying PT discipline
Down
  1. 1. APTA’s _____ statement is "Building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.”
  2. 3. Early intervention following a minor physical injury (sprain, strain) can prevent the need for future _________
  3. 5. Which theory best aligns with PT’s approach to treating patients?
  4. 6. The three pillars for Physical Therapy include (1) Clinical Knowledge, (2) Patient Preferences, and (3) Available __________
  5. 8. PTs often ________ with other disciplines, such as OTs, SLPs, nurses, doctors, social workers, and doctors, to improve quality of care
  6. 9. What is the most common setting for PTs to work?
  7. 11. This professional organization includes a myriad of resources for PTs and is accessed by students and throughout the US
  8. 14. Students complete didactic and _____ coursework, which varies by program
  9. 15. PTs play a large role in ____ management, reducing the need for prescription drugs
  10. 17. According to APTA, the Vision Statement for PT is “Transforming society by optimizing ____________ to improve the human experience.”
  11. 18. Some PTs specialize in ___ floor health
  12. 21. Physical therapists diagnose and treat patients for conditions that limit their ______
  13. 23. After completing a degree from an accredited program, prospective PTs must pass the ______