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