PT 8840 - PT Interventions

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entry into the PT program and successful completion of all prior DPT courses.
Description
In this course, you will develop skills in the delivery of physical therapy patient management in accordance with the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice. This course will emphasize patient examination, evaluation, and interventions including EMG/NCV testing, aquatic therapy, women’s health, industrial medicine (functional capacity examinations), athletic taping, kinesiotaping, orthotic arch supports, diagnostic ultrasound, a review and progression of soft tissue mobilization, and introduction to dry needling. This course will emphasize the use of logical reasoning in clinical decision making and allow students an opportunity to discuss other novel treatments they have seen or experienced that may be utilized by licensed physical therapists.