OTH 2420C - Physical Dysfunction and Lab

4 hours Lecture, 4 hours Lab, 5 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: BSC 2086C and OTH 1802
Corequisites: HSC 2554 and OTH 1014C
AA Elective: No
This course discusses the skills needed to perform basic assessment procedures and treat adults with functional deficits caused by medical, orthopedic, and neurological conditions. Students examine and practice evaluation tools, treatment techniques, and approaches applied to specific diagnoses. Orthotics and adaptive devices utilized with specific diagnoses are studied. Basic splinting skills also are practiced. This course emphasizes geriatric conditions and treatments.

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