PT 465 Therapeutic Modalities
This
course consists of lecture and laboratory components, and is designed to
prepare students to safely, legally, ethically, and appropriately apply
physical agents and modalities such as heat, cold, light, sound, water,
wrapping/taping, mechanical compression, and mechanical traction as components
of physical therapy intervention. Also included are principles of
electrophysiologic evaluation and electrotherapy, and soft tissue assessment
and mobilization. Course content includes interactive case studies and
laboratory experiences designed to assist the student in applying concepts of
evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, stages of tissue healing/repair,
and pain mechanisms while making treatment intervention decisions in the
appropriate use of these procedures.
Distribution
PTH