Victory Physical Therapy

Dr. Michael A. Walters &Stephanie Quiros

Georgina RyderDiandra SchonyersChris Ossttaddatt

Julian BerriosKatie GriffithsAshley Landie

Welcome!

Dr. Walters’ background

Involved since 1977 Volunteering Found his calling in 1982 Penn State NSCA CSCS APTA PT Career- 1983 Greatest Achievement: his family

Stephanie Quiros’ Background

University of Delaware (2006) for Undergraduate & Thomas Jefferson University (2009) Graduate

Publication: “The Effect of Trunk strengthening on Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of the Literature.” Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice. Volume 22; 1:10

Ultimate Professional Goal: Owner of a practice or a partner

What is a Physical Therapist?

Definition:

Where can they practice? Outpatient/Inpatient clinics, offices or rehab

facilities Hospitals Schools Fitness centers &sports training facilities

SalaryBegins from 52-62,000

• Increases from this range depending on where you decide to specialize• 2008: median salary was $72,790

“Hands on” Health Care Goals

• Provide the best PT care that’s available in the area• Use medical model• Treat patients like family• Evaluates patients for accuracy, efficiency, & progress; not speed

Pros and Cons

Least Favorite

Most Favorite!!

Emotional

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Meeting all

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Paperwork

Patients

Morning Age Group: 40-60

Afternoon Age Group: 12-25

Dealing with unfriendly patients Assertive but not aggressive Put yourself in their shoes: EMPATHY Objective Findings: systematic Treat them with respect Have an open mind

Typical Session

Cardiovascular Warm-Up

Therapeutic Exercise

Dynamic Therapeutic Activities

Stretching

Pain Relief Treatment

Demonstration

Dr. Walters’ Words of Wisdom

You’re always learning

“We don’t all know what we think we know”

Lots of experience (if he hadn’t of had all of his experience, he said he would not be where he is today. He didn’t have the best GPA in the world, letters of Rec., a lot of volunteering)

There are PTs that focus on getting patients in and out and there are those who spend times and work the patients Business mills vs. Personal Care

Ms. Quiros’ Words of Wisdom

Make sure you observe different places before you decide where you want to work

Don’t get discouraged by the amount of hours you have to put in during graduate school

Masters/Doctorate Degree Programs

Drexel University Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Rehab Sciences Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in PT

Temple University Physical Therapy

UMDNJ Entry Level DPT PhD in Health Sciences Post-Professional DPT

Organizations

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

www.aapmr.org

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)

www.aapmr.org

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

www.nsca-lift.org Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

www.nsca-cc.org

Our Thoughts

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