Kara Glaser on Physical Therapy in Rhode Island
Kara on Physical Therapy
Today we are introducing Kara Glaser. Kara is the Cedar’s lead Physical Therapist from our Home Care program. She oversees the therapy department, working closely with the other physical and occupational therapists every day. After graduating from Quinnipiac University in 2017 she started working in Rhode Island at the Cedars.
Occupational and Physical Therapy in Rhode Island
A physical therapist can work with a variety of patients in different settings such as hospitals, at rehabilitation centers, in home care, or in schools. Physical therapy treats problems the lower body while occupational therapy often deals with the upper body. Essentially, physical therapy is working with a patient on their functional mobility. That means building strength in the legs and arms to improve balance. Physical therapists work closely with occupational therapists as they both assist patients in gaining back their independence.
Physical Therapy in Home Health Care
Ultimately, physical therapy it is about how patients get around. An evaluation involves watching how a patient goes about daily tasks—like how they move around the house, how they get on and off a toilet, and how they climb stairs—and also analyzing the home itself. It’s easy to overlook the benefit of grab bars, stair lifts, and ramps, but seemingly tasks initially pose the biggest challenges. After Kara conducts evaluations, team members are assigned patients. Along with the patients’ family members, they come up with a care plan to follow through with. It’s easy to underestimate the challenges that the everyday can pose to a patient. A home care plans is there to set goals to help patients progress through the recovery process.
Physical Therapy with The Cedars
Kara first saw the Cedars sitting in on therapy sessions with her grandma. Since she knew that she always wanted a career in healthcare, Kara was able to start working in home care right after graduating. Kara says that she loves her job because physical therapists help somebody who needs it. Patients who could have been completely independent in the past now need healthcare providers for physical assistance, but also a support system as they confront mental challenges that the recovery process presents. On physical therapy Kara says, “It’s a very rewarding job. I can say that I love my job because you’re helping somebody. What gets better than that?”
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