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Nutrition; sociology psychology
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Gunn Menegus

Physical therapist
Bend,OR

Summary

Focused Physical Therapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries. Skillful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long-term health. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist

Step And Spine
Bend, Oregon
11.2014 - 04.2022
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
  • Managed high-volume caseload seeing 40-50 cases /week.
  • Communicated pertinent results, progress or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.

Physical Therapist

Rebound Physical Therapy
Bend, Oregon
03.2013 - 09.2014
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
  • Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
  • Trained new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants regarding policies and standards of care.
  • Case load of 35-45 patients /week.

Physical Therapist

Hands On Physical Therapy
Bend, Oregon
12.2009 - 08.2012
  • Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
  • Evaluated and treated chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse and neuropathies.
  • Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Strong patient load; 40 -50 patients /week

Physical Therapist

St.Charles Medical Center
Bend, Oregon
06.2002 - 05.2007
  • Taught patients how to use braces, crutches and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
  • Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
  • Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
  • Full case load ; 8-10 patients/day.

Physical Therapist

Gallanty Physical Therapy
South Lake Tahoe, CA
08.1997 - 08.1998
  • Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
  • Small Orthopedic clinic; with strong compassionate mentor ship who taught attitude of heart.
  • 6-8 patients/day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
06.1997

Skills

  • Orthopedics specialist, all orthopedic diagnosis
  • Physical examination of dysfunctional movement
  • Specialization in sports injuries and therapy
  • Patient assessment of prognosis and follow up
  • Progress monitoring with home programs
  • Indirect Patient Care; telehealth
  • Manual treatment as in fascia release; muscle release; stability enhancement with modalities
  • Graston/Astym techniques
  • Negative pressure techniques
  • Electric stimulation
  • Lymphatic health ; Lymphatic drainage

Certification

  • MTC - Manual Therapy Certified.
  • Spine Training - Mckenzie.
  • Functional dry needling.
  • Institute of physical art; Corefirst.
  • End of life Doula certificate.
  • Functional outcomes for CVA patients.
  • International cupping methods.
  • Applied Techniques of Manual therapy,functional strength.


Nutrition; sociology psychology

I am studying nutrition on the basis that human illness and sickness often stems from a systemic conditions related to habits of food and drinks.

I am studying motivation; reaching people of where they are in their healing journey is the most important factor.

I am studying sociology of human interaction in the modern world.

I study human.


Timeline

Physical Therapist

Step And Spine
11.2014 - 04.2022

Physical Therapist

Rebound Physical Therapy
03.2013 - 09.2014

Physical Therapist

Hands On Physical Therapy
12.2009 - 08.2012

Physical Therapist

St.Charles Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2007

Physical Therapist

Gallanty Physical Therapy
08.1997 - 08.1998

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Hunter College of The City University of New York

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