Physical Therapy Interventions 1

Catalog description

This course introduces theoretical principles and practical applications of basic physical therapy patient care skills, safety measures, data collection methods, and interventions. Information presented includes asepsis, hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment; measurement of vital signs, joint range of motion, and muscle strength; maintenance of safe personal body mechanics and posture; and interventions including positioning and draping, functional training, application of adaptive equipment; wheelchair fitting and management; and therapeutic exercise.