PHT 220 Advanced Physical Therapy Techniques
Advanced orthopedic, neurological and integumentary interventions and handling techniques currently used in clinical practice are presented. Students will be introduced to advanced physical agents and electrotherapeutic modalities, advanced therapeutic exercise techniques and elements of assistive and adaptive technology not addressed in basic course material. This course provides students the opportunity to work with a variety of advanced or specialized topics in the field of physical therapy. Current trends and issues regarding scope of practice and different practice settings suitable for the PTA are addressed. The principles, interventions and handling techniques presented in this course are above the basic course level. Lecture twelve hours per week for four weeks.