Exercise physiologist vs physiotherapist

Differences between exercise physiologist and physiotherapist duties and responsibilities

Exercise physiologist example responsibilities.

• Manage overall time off processing and reporting as it relates to FMLA and disability programs.
• Evaluate acutely-ill cardiac patients after cardiovascular events/procedures for their physician-ordered cardiac rehabilitation.
• Keep current certifications in BLS and ACLS as well as attending advance ECG courses.
• Deliver key contributions to development of written materials bolstering diabetes prevention program for patients and other MTF s/practitioners.
• Instruct adult and infant CPR classes.
• Perform risk assessments on individuals with coronary artery disease and COPD patients.
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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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