PHT 1217 - Physical Therapy Principles and Procedures

3 credits | Offered: Spring
(45 contact hours of lecture)
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Phase II of PTA program.
Corequisite(s): PHT 1217L .
Required Grade: Pass with a C or better.
 

This course provides for sequential expansion of concepts and topics covered in PHT 1200 . More advanced treatment procedures and physical therapy modalities are introduced: normal and abnormal gait, posture, massage, and wound care.  Using selective topics from comprehensive sources, this course introduces the basic concepts of rehabilitation management of adult patients with differing special needs, including, but not limited to: burns, cardiovascular, pulmonary conditions.

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