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NIACC Catalog 2018-2019 
    
NIACC Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PTA - 231 Therapeutic Exercise for PTA


(3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: PTA - 500 PTA Clinic I .
This course studies the physiological effect of exercise on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. Physical therapy treatment techniques to improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular and pulmonary function are presented. Special topics discussed are diabetes, pregnancy, amputation, women’s health issues, and aquatic therapy. Students will practice techniques in lab.

Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0

Equivalent to 90-212, PTAS-810.



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