Explores the fundamentals of physical therapy practice to include the processes of evaluation, establishing a diagnosis, determining treatment goals, and functional outcomes measures.
Emphasis is placed on the use of modalities, wound care, assistive ambulation, and transfers.
2 credits With the use of prosected cadavers, skeletons, radiographs, MRI, Basset slides, and videotape presentations, the interrelationships between structure and function of the upper quarter will be explored. 2 credits With the use of prosected cadavers, skeletons, radiographs, MRI, basset slides, and videotape presentations, the interrelationships between structure and function of the lower quarter will be explored. 2 credits Theoretical bases for balance and gait through the life span, evaluative techniques, rehabilitation strategies for sensory motor reeducation, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques will be demonstrated, discussed, and practiced. 2 credits A laboratory course to practice basic orthopedic and sports evaluation and rehabilitation techniques for the cervical spine, thorax, and the upper extremities. 1 credit Orientation of physical therapy students to their roles and responsibilities in clinical practice to include professionalism, ethics, and communication and to emphasize their role as a facilitator of personal and professional growth and change.