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Physical Modalities for Occupa-tional Therapy (OCT 5 216 C)

Term: 2011-2012 Academic Year Fall

Faculty

Terri Roberts
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Description

This course is designed to prepare the student in the theory and clinical application of physical modalities. The physical principles and biophysical effects of cryotherapy, heat, ultrasound, electrical currents, water and debridement are presented as they relate to treatment for indicated pathological conditions. Emphases upon the principles of differential diagnosis are to be used in the selection/recommendation and application of appropriate physical agents.