Patient Client Mgt III

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This course offers lecture and laboratory exposure to a variety of entry-level physical therapy assessment and intervention techniques. Assessment of the musculoskeletal, neurologic and integumentary systems will be explored. Interventions geared towards connective tissue, pain, edema, and neural recovery will be covered. Basic manual therapy techniques such as myofascial techniques and joint mobilization of the peripheral joints will be covered. Biophysical agents to be covered through lecture and laboratory experiences will include mechanical compression, spinal traction, continuous passive motion, lasers, EMG, biofeedback, diathermy, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, superficial heat and cold, iontophoresis, phonophoresis and electrical stimulation. Evidence based practice and clinical applications will be emphasized in all units. Offered spring trimester only.