Tag: Mobility

Therapeutic exercise is the targeted use of movement and physical activity to address impairments, improve function, and support rehabilitation goals. Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) guide patients through therapeutic exercises established within a physical therapist’s plan of care, monitor how patients respond, make adjustments, reinforce appropriate technique, and communicate relevant findings to the supervising physical therapist.¹  […]

Gait training is a form of physical therapy that helps patients improve walking, balance, coordination, and functional mobility. Under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) may guide walking and balance activities, help patients use assistive devices, monitor their response to treatment, and communicate relevant findings to the supervising […]