Applying cold and heat therapy and assisting patients with
ambulation are common responsibilities of a medical assistant.
These activities are part of the field of physical
therapy. For a full program of physical therapy, a physician
generally refers a patient to a licensed physical therapist.
However, a physician may request that you assist with
some forms of physical therapy, including: - Applying cold and heat
- Teaching basic exercises
- Demonstrating how to use a cane, walker, and
crutches
- Demonstrating how to use a wheelchair
- Discussing with the patient specific therapies for use
at home
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