PTA 109PT Through The Life Span

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This course will introduce students to the role of physical therapy treatment as it applies to the developmental process from gestation through aging. Emphasis is placed on neurodevelopmental techniques used for abnormal development in infants and children, as well as treatment protocols for patients with neurologic or musculoskeletal disorders. The aging process will be covered with concentration on the effects of exercise and activity on improving the quality of life of the individual.