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Physical Therapy
What is a Physical
Therapist?
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A Physical Therapist helps students work on improving their muscle control, strength and mobility, as well as walking
training. They also train students, staff and parents in proper techniques to transfer to and from school chairs,
buses. etc., as well as assisting school personnel in evaluating the school environment to make it barrier free
for the student.
What does a Physical
Therapist Do?
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Physical Therapy services are provided to those special education children who have neuromusclar problems (ie:
cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, or other types of muscle coordination problems.) In order
for children to qualify for Physical Therapy, there must be a specific educational need for these services (ie:
such as an inability to walk from class to class within time limits, inability to participate in gym, a need for
a wheelchair and/or other adapted equipment, et.) and a prescription from the child's doctor. These services
can be direct to the student or in a consultive role with staff and parents. The Physical Therapist can help parents
and school staff acquire needed equipment, receive medical follow-up at specific clinics, and understand medical
reports. If the student does not qualify for Physical Therapy in the school, but may need therapy for a specific
non-academic purpose, the Physical Therapist may assist the family in finding this service.
Lewis Cass ISD
Physical Therapists...
- Judy Listenberger - (445-6257)
- Tammy Alby - (445-6257)
The OT/PT room at the Brookside Learning Center.
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