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PTAP-130 Therapeutic Modalities

This course is an introduction to the use of physical modalities for patient treatment. The principles of inflammation, cell repair, pain, and pain management will be introduced. The student will learn the physics, physiology, indications, contraindications, application, and patient preparation for the use of heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, vasocompression, wound care, hydrotherapy, and phonophoresis.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIOL-101, ENGL-121, and PTAP-100

Corequisite

BIOL-203, PSYC-101, PTAP-110, and PTAP-213

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Discuss pain theory and its application to pain management.
  2. 2. Explain indications and contraindications of each modality.
  3. 3. Review universal precautions.
  4. 4. Identify the biophysical aspects of modality use.
  5. 5. Describe the inflammation process.
  6. 6. Identify the steps in normal cell repair.
  7. 7. Demonstrate patient set-up for modalities including draping, positioning, and patient education.
  8. 8. Apply the physical therapy modalities covered in this course safely and effectively to a patient
    population as outlined in a plan of care.
  9. 9. Compose accurate documentation of modality interventions and treatment outcome.
  10. 10. Correctly perform massage techniques.
  11. 11. Describe the application of hydrotherapy in tank or pool form.
  12. 12. Assess a wound for signs of infection or changes in size, color or exudate.
  13. 13. Use sterile techniques to change a dressing.

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Discuss pain theory and its application to pain management.
  2. 2. Explain indications and contraindications of each modality.
  3. 3. Review universal precautions.
  4. 4. Identify the biophysical aspects of modality use.
  5. 5. Describe the inflammation process.
  6. 6. Identify the steps in normal cell repair.
  7. 7. Demonstrate patient set-up for modalities including draping, positioning, and patient education.
  8. 8. Apply the physical therapy modalities covered in this course safely and effectively to a patient
    population as outlined in a plan of care.
  9. 9. Compose accurate documentation of modality interventions and treatment outcome.
  10. 10. Correctly perform massage techniques.
  11. 11. Describe the application of hydrotherapy in tank or pool form.
  12. 12. Assess a wound for signs of infection or changes in size, color or exudate.
  13. 13. Use sterile techniques to change a dressing.