PTA - 230 Rehab for Medical Conditions

(3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: PTA - 500 PTA Clinic I.
This course studies rehabilitation for various medical conditions. Physical therapy treatment techniques to improve cardiovascular and pulmonary function are presented. Special topics discussed are diabetes, pregnancy, amputation, and women’s health issues. Appropriate selection, instruction, and progression of exercise into a treatment session are discussed. Students will practice techniques in lab.

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