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2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHTH 413 - Physical Therapy Modalities

(3 credits)
Biophysical, physiological, and clinical principles and procedures associated with the application of the physical agents, therapeutic massage, and sensory testing used in physical therapy practice. Clinical decision-making related to the application of thermal, electrical, acoustic, light, mechanical energy, and massage in the prevention and treatment of pathological conditions and evidence based practice. Theories and principles of sensory testing are also addressed. A laboratory component will allow the student to develop skill in the application of physical agents and massage through simulated patient-therapist situations resembling the clinical setting. Emphasis on importance of patient-practitioner interaction. Spring.