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THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES (PTA 130)

Term: 2014 Spring Term

Faculty

Barbara Fye
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Jennifer Memolo
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Schedule

Thu, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (1/20/2014 - 5/9/2014) Location: MAIN LEINT 1069

Description

Students examine the theory, principles and application of physical therapy modalities including but not limited to:
therapeutic heat and cold, traction, biofeedback, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy, iontophoresis and
laser. Theory and principles of diathermy, infrared, ultraviolet and compression therapies are taught.
Credits: 4.0
Prerequisites: PTA 100, PTA 105, PTA 115, SCI 200, SCI116