AT 515 Concepts in Therapeutic Modalities

This course is designed to provide theory and application to the use of therapeutic modalities and their application as a result of various musculoskeletal and pathological conditions. Students learn the injury response cycle and healing process and how to incorporate modalities to these processes. This course also discusses the physiology behind therapeutic effects and body tissue responses. The students will become proficient in application, electrode placement, patient set-up and machine parameters in most forms of modalities currently utilized in the profession. Students are challenged to compare and contrast current literature and its application to patient care.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall Semester Only