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| '''Kinesiotherapy''' is the application of scientifically based ] principles adapted to enhance the ], ], and mobility of individuals with ] limitations of those requiring extended physical conditioning. | '''Kinesiotherapy''' is the application of scientifically based ] principles adapted to enhance the ], ], and mobility of individuals with ] limitations of those requiring extended physical conditioning. | ||
| A '''registered kinesiotherapist''' is an ]<ref name=CAAHEP> '' |
A '''registered kinesiotherapist''' is an ]<ref name=CAAHEP> - ''Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)''</ref> professional competent in the administration of ], ], ], ], ], and task specific functional tests and measures. The Kinesiotherapist determines the appropriate evaluation tools and interventions necessary to establish, in collaboration with the client, a goal specific treatment plan. | ||
| The intervention process includes the development and implementation of a treatment plan, assessment of progress toward goals, modification as necessary to achieve goals and outcomes, and client education. The foundation of clinician-client rapport is based on education, instruction, demonstration and mentoring of therapeutic techniques and behaviors to restore, maintain and improve overall functional abilities. | The intervention process includes the development and implementation of a treatment plan, assessment of progress toward goals, modification as necessary to achieve goals and outcomes, and client education. The foundation of clinician-client rapport is based on education, instruction, demonstration and mentoring of therapeutic techniques and behaviors to restore, maintain and improve overall functional abilities. | ||
| Kinesiotherapists can administer treatment only upon receipt of a prescription from qualified ], ] and/or ]s. | Kinesiotherapists can administer treatment only upon receipt of a prescription from qualified ], ] and/or ]s. | ||
| == References == | |||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Kinesiotherapy is the application of scientifically based exercise principles adapted to enhance the strength, endurance, and mobility of individuals with functional limitations of those requiring extended physical conditioning.
A registered kinesiotherapist is an allied health professional competent in the administration of musculoskeletal, neurological, ergonomic, biomechanical, psychosocial, and task specific functional tests and measures. The Kinesiotherapist determines the appropriate evaluation tools and interventions necessary to establish, in collaboration with the client, a goal specific treatment plan.
The intervention process includes the development and implementation of a treatment plan, assessment of progress toward goals, modification as necessary to achieve goals and outcomes, and client education. The foundation of clinician-client rapport is based on education, instruction, demonstration and mentoring of therapeutic techniques and behaviors to restore, maintain and improve overall functional abilities.
Kinesiotherapists can administer treatment only upon receipt of a prescription from qualified physicians, nurse practitioners and/or physicians' assistants.
References
- Kinesiotherapist: Occupational Description - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)