PHT 2221C - Therapeutic Exercises in Physical Therapy II

2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credit(s)
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): PHT 1801L and PHT 2220C
Corequisite(s): PHT 1250C and PHT 1128C
This lecture/laboratory course provides an introductory study of the neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular basis for application of therapeutic exercise, and is sequential in its progression of study from Therapeutic Exercises in Physical Therapy I (PHT 2220C). This course describes the general aspects of therapeutic exercise including, but not limited to, effects of medications on exercises, stages of rehabilitation, issues related to rehabilitation of amputees, and common indications and usages related to orthotics and prosthetics. Specific attention is given to the application of therapeutic exercise for specific body segments and/or joints of the upper extremities, lower extremities, and spine. The course also discusses application of gait training to various pathologies and/or problems.

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