PHYT 564 - Special Topics in Geriatrics

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PHYT - Physical Therapy

Description:

This course will focus on the normal changes that occur with aging and how the physical therapists should modify their approach to examination, assessment and program planning based on those changes. Physical therapy issues with patients exhibiting common pathological changes of aging such as osteoporosis, dementia and increased fall risk will be addressed as well as current topics in geriatric care, including reimbursement and psychosocial concerns. In addition, the long-term effects of such things as stress and diet on healthy aging will be examined.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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