PT 520 - Physical Therapy Procedures

(3 credits)

This course addresses clinically related topics, including proper patient and therapist body mechanics, patient positioning/draping, transfer and ambulation techniques, and wheelchair and ambulatory assistive device prescription. Theory and principles of joint goniometry and manual muscle testing of the extremities reflective of evidence-based rehabilitation will be taught. Students will be given laboratory experience to develop skill in application of these therapeutic techniques. Fall.