Patient Client Mgt II

Catalog description

This course will consist of lecture and laboratory exposure to a variety of basic physical therapy examination and interventions. Students will utilize the evaluation process utilizing the patient/client management format from the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Prior examination skills will be expanded upon along with new skills including gait and movement analysis. Students will conduct and write a mock physical therapy evaluation and develop a therapeutic exercise program based on these findings. Principles and application of therapeutic exercise and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) will be presented. Students will be expected to demonstrate competence in the integration of heath, wellness, and fitness for clients of special populations. Students will also be expected to demonstrate competence in basic PNF techniques, and basic exercise prescription to improve ROM/flexibility, stability, strength, power, function, balance, and endurance. Students will be expected to demonstrate basic transfer techniques, assessment, and prescription of appropriate gait assistive devices, draping and positioning techniques, and evaluating the work environment incorporating sound principles of body mechanics in all class activities. Evidence based practice and clinical applications will be emphasized in all units. Offered fall trimester only.