Clinical Practice III

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Students learn through lecture, guided practice, literature reviews, case-based discussion and treatment plan development, important skills for patient management in clinical practice. Examples of these skills include: the selection and use of deep thermal, electrodiagnostic, electrotherapeutic, and mechanical/manual techniques including massage and peripheral joint mobilization for various impairments and functional limitations. An emphasis is placed on the integration of examination findings, current scientific evidence, and sound clinical reasoning to guide the use of therapeutic interventions for prevention and rehabilitation of movement dysfunction and disability. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all coursework in previous semesters