DPTH.6070 Physical Therapy Interventions I Laboratory (formerly 34.607)

Id: 004690 Credits: 1-1

Description

This laboratory course develops the psychomotor skills necessary to apply the didactic knowledge presented in the Physical Therapy Interventions I Lecture to clinical situations and patient care. The safe and effective performance of various evaluation and treatment techniques is emphasized. Topics include: principles of biomechanical analysis, body mechanics, exercise prescription, postural evaluation, patient positioning, functional mobility training, gait analysis and training, activities of daily living, wheelchair prescription and mobility, isolation/sterile technique, vital signs, heat and cold modalities, soft-tissue mobilization, and clinical documentation.

Prerequisites

Co-req: DPTH.6050 PT Interventions I Lecture, and Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduate Students only.

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