PTHA 1431 - Physical Agents

Institution:

Odessa College

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Description:

(2-6) 4 hours Biophysical principles, assessment and application of therapeutic physical agents with specifi c emphasis on indications, contraindications, medical effi cacy and physiological effects. Thermal agents, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, electromagnetic radiations, electrical current, biofeedback, traction, intermittent compression, continuous passive motion and therapeutic massage are studied. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11) Prerequisites: PTHA 1201, PTHA 1305 and PTHA 1413. Corequisites: PTHA 1321 and PTHA 1325.

Credits:

2.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.odessa.edu

Phone Number:

(432) 335-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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