OTHER SYSTEMS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

Catalog description

Successful completion of all previous required course work including PHTH 6810. The study of normal structure and function, pathology, psychosocial factors, medical and physical therapy evaluation and treatment procedures for the management of selected systems (vascular, genitourinary, renal, immune, integumentary, gastriontestinal and endocrine). Client care problems are emphasized with a problem-solving/case study format. An emphasis is placed on team approach and on indirect and preventive care. Laboratory work will include the practice of physical therapy procedures.