How do they match: Physical Therapist Assistants

  • Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches.
  • Instruct patients in proper body mechanics and in ways to improve functional mobility, such as aquatic exercise.
  • Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
  • Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
  • Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.

  • Fit patients for assistive devices.