Physical Therapist
Al Fardan Group
Total years of experience :20 years, 4 Months
Treat patients with back pain, muscle pain and incorporate it with massage.
On-call Private Physical Therapist
• Assisted doctor in evaluating patients with arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, etc, to define symptoms of pain, inflammation, and swelling through patient interview; physical examination like inspection of the affected part; palpation and objective measurement of joint tightness using Goniometer.
• Applied physical modalities to decrease pain and promote healing like Cryotherapy in the form of Ice packs and Cryo Machine; Heat therapy in the form of Hotmoist pack, Infrared lamp, Ultrasound, Paraffin wax, Shortwave Diathermy; Electrotherapy using TENS or Interferential current, Diadynamic current; Hydrotherapy, Passive Range of Motion to maintain joint integrity, Isometric exercise to prevent atrophy and maintain muscle strength; progresses to active motion exercise and Progressive Resistive Exercise during the sub acute stage.
• Utilized Cryotherapy and Cryokinetics execise to relieve muscle spasm, increase mucscle length of strained muscle in accordance to published protocol of American Sports Injury Association.
• Corrected muscle imbalance and improve overall posture with flexibility exercises, strengthening exercises of abdominals and back muscles.
• Monitored patient progress and modified treatment approach to ensure effectiveness of therapy given to patient.
• Maintained medical records of patient for future reference of the hospital concerning their health condition.
• Prevented secondary complications of debilitated old patients like pressure sore, contractures by Bed Mobility exercises, Active-Assisted and Active Range of Motion exercises.
• Participated in staff meetings and with other healthcare specialist to ng to prevent secondary complication like spasticity, contractures and weakness.promote patient quality care by case reporting and analysis.
• Assisted physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability test
• Prepared evaluation, progress notes, summaries and all communication of patient progress as directed by the physician.
• Observed, record and report to the physician the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s conditions.
• Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means.
• Provided patients with physical, social and psychological care as per hospital policy maintaining dignity of the patients at all times, accounting for their individual abilities, disabilities and personalities ensuring their safety, comfort and privacy.
• Assured care of patients personal belongings and room tidiness.
• Instructed patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and
prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Instructed other health team personnel, including home health aides and the patient’s family in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient.
• Performed regularly scheduled (at least every 30 calendar days) and documented case conferences with other health professionals to discuss the patient’s progress, update treatment and goals as appropriate, and establish a discharge plan.
• Attended all relevant educational courses proffered, advancing professional ability and qualification, aiding the units’ ability to provide high quality service and patients care.
• Shared with the colleagues on new knowledge in the field of physical therapy
• Follow-up on the conditions of the old patients.
• Identified patient’s needs and ensure that the confidentiality of the patients, co-workers and the hospital is maintained at all times.
• Effective communication skills.