PT 522 - Therapeutic Agents

(3 credits)

This course for physical therapy majors focuses on the biophysical, physiological, and clinical principles and procedures associated with the application of physical agents used in physical therapy practice and the theory, principles, and application of therapeutic massage. The focus is on clinical decision making related to the application of thermal, electrical, acoustic, light, and mechanical energy, and massage in the prevention and treatment of pathological conditions and evidenced based practice. Theories and principles of sensory testing are also addressed. A laboratory component allows the student to develop skills in the application of physical agents and massage through simulated clinical patient-therapist situations. Patient-practitioner interaction is stressed as an important component of patient care. Spring.