Vocabulary for Describing Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Objectives:
• The student will be able to define and differentiate between physical therapy and rehabilitation.
• The student will become familiar with key vocabulary related to physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Materials:
• A list of vocabulary words related to physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Handout with definitions of physical therapy and rehabilitation

Procedure:

1. Introduce the topic of physical therapy and rehabilitation and explain why it is important to understand the distinction between them.
2. Show a slideshow presentation of the vocabulary words and their definitions.
3. Ask the student to explain the meaning of each vocabulary word.
4. Ask the student to provide a personal example of each vocabulary word.
5. Ask the student to provide a definition for physical therapy and rehabilitation.
6. Conduct a discussion about the differences between physical therapy and rehabilitation.
7. Assign the student an exercise that requires the student to put the vocabulary words into practice.

Conclusion:
• Discuss any questions or points of confusion.
• Review the main points covered during the lesson.

Summary:
• Student was introduced to physical therapy and rehabilitation and the difference between them.
• Student was given a list of vocabulary related to physical therapy and rehabilitation.
• Student was asked to explain the meaning of each vocabulary word and provide a personal example.
• Student was asked to define physical therapy and rehabilitation.
• Student participated in a discussion about the differences between physical therapy and rehabilitation.
• Student was assigned an exercise to put the vocabulary into practice.