YourHealthcareTeam:PhysicalTherapistHello, my name’s Dave. And this is a video where I tell you important stuff using toys.But first, it’s game time! Let’s go!And go, he got through. Oh, he don’t have the ball!That was a great effort. We’ll get’em next time.Now time for the important stuff. You may not know it but you’re actually part of a team.Not this team, but a healthcare team. Here they are, the Healthcare Team.These are a group of medical professionals who help you manage your health and keep you in the game.Let’s pretend this is you. You’ve gotten hurt or you had surgery. Like anyone, you want to get better as fast aspossible.A Physical Therapist is an expert at getting your body better.Through training they’ll work on getting you strong, restoring movement, balance. It helps you move aroundbetter, with or without canes, walkers, or wheelchairs.Ahh.Their job is to help you get you back to doing what you love best.This is for a real touchdown, I mean giddyup.A Physical Therapist can see you in the hospital, a clinic, at home, but not on a horse.Remember, that’s just one part of your healthcare team.Now back to the game.HUT HUT HIKE!!!There's a hole, there's a hole. He’s through. You’re going the wrong way. The other way, ahh, dude! Oh man!
This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.
© The Wellness Network
Personalized care starts with the right provider
Search by specialty, location, and more.
FIND A DOCTORRelated Articles
Communicating with Your Healthcare Team
Watch this clip to help understand why communicating with your healthcare team in the hospital, and having an advocate for your behalf, is important.
Your Healthcare Team: Social Worker
After viewing this video, you will know what a social worker does, and how they can help you in your healthcare journey.
Understanding Your Medications & Procedures
Patients are often presented with a variety of treatments, medications and procedures that can be complicated and sometimes difficult to understand, both in terms of the expected result, but also in terms of possible side effects. One of the best ways to overcome this challenge is for patients to ask a lot of questions of their healthcare providers, so they can make the most-informed decisions for their own care. Patients can also play an important role in preventing infections while they are in the hospital.
Your Healthcare Team: Oncologist
After viewing this video, you will know what an oncologist does, and how they can help you in your healthcare journey.
