DPT 720Clinical Foundations II

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This course progresses fundamental physical therapy knowledge, skills, and clinical reasoning required for various clinical settings within the patient/client management framework. Patient positioning and draping, room setup, and infection control are reviewed in the context of the introduction to pain neuroscience, and the use of therapeutic modalities and physical agents. Underlying principles and clinical applications of selected physical agents and modalities, and the best evidence of these modalities for the physical and physiological effects are provided. Emphasis is on clinical decision-making for the appropriate intervention based on the desired treatment effects. This course utilizes lectures, videos, case scenarios, and laboratory sessions to explore the various domains and influencers of physical modalities to optimize the application of health, fitness, and wellness concepts while being framed by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) to inform clinical decision-making in physical therapist practice. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Year 1, Term 1 courses