Therapeutic Exercise--II

Catalog description

Advanced principles and application of exercise in the treatment of disease and injury will be explored. Students will learn concepts and skills necessary to promote healing through exercise and will be able to apply these skills appropriately for a variety of populations. Topics of instruction may include but are not limited to: pre/post-surgical interventions for specific conditions, exercise as a conservative intervention for orthopedic conditions, women's health, cardiovascular endurance exercise, postural dysfunction, industrial medicine, exercise and interventions for respiratory problems, and aquatic exercise. Specific objectives for this course include students' gaining competence in performing therapeutic skill and discussing the relevance of, indications, contraindications and precautions for interventions in the following areas: soft tissue injuries and disorders, bony and joint disorders, neck and back pain and postural dysfunction, disorders of the peripheral nervous system, respiratory dysfunction, cardiovascular dysfunction, women's health issues, aquatic exercise, industrial medicine, and data collection. This course includes both lecture and lab components and students will be expected to demonstrate competence in both written and practical examinations. Enrollment is limited to students admitted to the 2PTA major.