Bone Setter
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Treatment specialist who uses manual therapy and physical therapy to perform reduction, fixation, and rehabilitation for injuries such as fractures, sprains, and dislocations.
Description
Bone setters (Judo therapists) use interviews and palpation to diagnose injuries such as fractures, dislocations, sprains, and contusions, then reduce and fix them using manual techniques and fixation devices (plaster casts, taping), combining with manual therapy, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, thermotherapy, and other physical therapies for treatment. They also handle receipt preparation for insurance billing, clinic management, and hygiene management, providing explanations and lifestyle guidance to patients to promote early recovery and prevent recurrence.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable due to aging population and increasing sports participation. Further expansion expected in preventive medicine and sports fields.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Compassionate / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Bone-setting Clinic Employment / Independent Practice / Orthopedic Clinic Employment / Sports Facility Employment / Visiting Treatment
Career Path
Bone-setting Clinic Assistant → Judo Therapist (Practitioner) → Clinic Director/Manager → Independent Practice → Sports Team Trainer
Required Skills
Fixation Methods / Interview and Palpation / Manual Reduction Technique / Physical Therapy Administration / Receipt Preparation
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Exercise Program Creation / Medical Equipment Operation (Latest) / Skeletal Balance Evaluation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small misalignments affect healing. |
| Communication Skills | Necessary for building trust with patients. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Required due to the need to update medical knowledge and techniques. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina required for long treatment sessions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Manual techniques are often standardized. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few calculation tasks involved. |
Related Qualifications
- Judo Therapist License
Aliases
- Judo Therapist
- Orthopedist
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