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2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 1 
    
2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 1 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PTA 2200 Exercise Therapy and Muscle Testing


Lecture: 4 Lab: 4 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 8
This course studies and applies therapeutic exercise, as a complement to modality and manual treatment techniques from previous courses, in order to further impact the neuromusculoskeletal system. Dosed and tissue specific therapeutic exercise prescription for optimal tissue stresses will be foundational in promoting wellness and restoring function by improving muscle activity, non-contractile tissue integrity, range of motion, and proprioception and kinesthesia. Students will also add to their data collection techniques, in particular with manual muscle testing, as appropriate for documenting patient status and progress.

Prerequisite(s): PTA 1080 , PTA 2000 , both with grade of C or better