PT 417 - Physical Agents I

Institution:

Husson University

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Description:

Description: This course is designed to introduce the students to the scientific and clinical principles involved in the use of physical agents (modalities) in patient assessment and treatment. The course focuses on thermal, light, sound, electrophysiological, and mechanical agents used by physical therapists to treat patients, and explores the physics, physiology, and clinical aspects of commonly used modalities. The lab part of the course is designed to introduce the students to the use of therapeutic modalities in patient treatment and to allow them to practice application of modalities introduced in lecture. The aim of this course is for the student to understand the indications and contraindications of thermal, sound, and mechanical modalities and to acquire the skills to be able to safely apply them to patients during the first clinical placement. Prerequisites: Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.husson.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 941-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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