PHYT 508 - Examination Methods/Lab

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PHYT - Physical Therapy

Description:

This course is designed as an introduction to basic evaluation and documentation techniques, which can be used with any patient diagnosis. It will draw heavily on previous classes, especially anatomy and physiology. Topics to be included are the bony and soft tissue palpation, vital signs, reflex and sensation testing, basic balance and coordination testing, manual muscle testing, range of motion and goniometry, length and girth measurements, postural analysis. Prerequisites: HLTS 315/315L, 470/470L or 570/570L, 471/471L or 571/571L, 480 or 580, 481or 581.

Credits:

3.00

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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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