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PTA 202 - Physical Therapy Modalities


Prerequisite: Successful completion of PTA 101 , PTA 103 , PTA 200 .

Corequisite: PTA 203 , PTA 205  and PTA 214 

Stages of inflammation responses and tissue repair. Theories on pain. Guidelines for patient positioning and safety. Principles and application of thermal agents. Application and documentation of superficial heat and cold, ultrasound, electromagnetic radiation, massage, hydrotherapy, light intermittent venous compression, and traction. Indications and contraindications for treatment methods. Research in physical therapy.

Credits: 5

Lab Hours: 6.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Credit Type: NULL


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