Physiological Therapeutics

PT 711PT711L
Physiological Therapeutics I: Modalaties

This course is an introduction to the physics and clinical use of heat, cold, high volt galvanism, interferential current, low volt galvanism, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, diathermy, and paraffin. The student is instructed on the development of a clinical management plan utilizing adjunctive therapies. In lab students are introduced to the use use and application of modalaties.

1 lecture hour, 1 semester hour/ 2 laboratory hours, 1 semester hour

PT 722/PT722L
Physiological Therapeutics II: Rehabilitation

This course covers the concepts of rehabilitation as used in the UBCC Health Center and in private practice. The course covers the rehabilitative management of injuries to the spine and extremities common to the practice of chiropractic. Prerequisite: PT711.

2 lecture hours, 2 semester hours/ 2 laboratory hours, 1 semester hours