Clinical exercise physiologist vs physiotherapist

Differences between clinical exercise physiologist and physiotherapist duties and responsibilities

Clinical exercise physiologist example responsibilities.

• Interpret ECG test results and work with the cardiologist to diagnose specific cardiac conditions.
• Perform pulmonary function testing, ECG's, and BP monitoring.
• Assist physicians with ACLS/BLS procedures, chest tube insertions and catheter angiogramsite management.
• Utilize the components of the nursing process and the applications of nursing diagnosis in the client setting.
• Assess new-starts, monitor vitals, adjust workload intensities, and interpret EKG responses to varying exercise intensities.
• Trouble shooting device issues and arrhythmia problems, aiding the physician in adjusting treatment plans tailor to patient specific needs.
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Physiotherapist example responsibilities.

• Assess needs for specialize equipment, orthotics, and wheelchairs as well as possible interventions to manage spasticity and joint contractures.
• Provide first-aid, physical therapy treatment and complete rehabilitation for injure players.
• Provide support for rehabilitation services department, assisting therapy staff members when necessary.
• Facilitate psychological adjustment of patients with extensive/grossly deforming injuries through counseling, pleasant mannerisms and use of good humor.
• Work with patients having different conditions on a daily basis by administering physician prescribe treatments including exercise regimens, muscle stretching/relaxations.
• Enhance skills of differential diagnosis with an OCS CI.
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