History, function, and professional standards of the American Physical Therapy Association are reviewed. Facilities where physical therapy is practiced, types of patients treated, equipment used and the relationship of other members of the healthcare team are explored.
Student is introduced to functional documentation and medical terminology.
Psychological aspects of disability and intervention techniques are also discussed. Students are required to experience life from a wheelchair for a 48 hour period. Visits are made to local healthcare facilities. I Introduction to homeostasis and disease entities most commonly encountered in physical therapy. Introduction to the study of disease and the concepts of inflammation and pain will be covered.