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May 07, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DPT 6251 Therapeutic Interventions
Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course provides an overview of musculoskeletal biomechanical principles as applied to joint form and function, movement analysis, and therapeutic interventions. Students are introduced to the principles and application of therapeutic exercise, to include motion, motor control, balance/coordination, strength, power, endurance, agility, and return to work/sports/function. Fundamental principles of manual therapy and soft tissue mobilization are also discussed. Students learn the fundamentals of treatment planning based on tissue healing, functional abilities, and patient goals and behaviors. Strategies to effectively teach, progress, and motivate patients are discussed to improve patient performance and compliance with treatment programs.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 1 courses
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