PTHED 1639: Physical Agents II

College/Program
Physical Therapy Program
Credits 3.0
This course is a continuation of Physical Agents I addressing application of additional physical agents, and introducing electrotherapeutic modalities that are used in physical therapy practice. Electrotherapy for muscle strengthening, improved function, motor control, pain management and surface electromyography is discussed with emphasis on manipulation of equipment parameters for safe and effective application of these modalities. Electrophysiologic evaluation in physical therapy practice is introduced as well as basic principles of aquatic therapy.