PHYSIOTHERAPY I

Catalog description

This course will focus on the rationale and the safe application of physiotherapy modalities by utilizing a Systematic approach for selected conditions that may present to a chiropractic office. The following modalities will be addressed as possible adjunctive procedures to the chiropractic adjustment: thermal- heat/cold, paraffin, infrared and ultraviolet light, cold laser, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, spinal traction, massage, Myofascial release, IASTM, therapeutic muscle stretching, diathermy and vibrational therapy, taping, bracing, and orthotics. The basics of therapeutic exercise using bands and exercise balls will be introduced. Cupping, acupuncture, and dry needling are discussed. The course also covers an explanation of the underlying physics of each modality and instructs the student in the static and dynamic neuromuscular relationships that will be the basis of passive and active care therapies in future courses.Prerequisite(s): Systems Pathology, Physical Diagnosis concurrent enrollment