How do they match: Physical Therapist Assistants

  • Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
  • Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.
  • Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.
  • Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches.
  • Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
  • Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids.