Therapeutic Procedures II

This course focuses on the principles and uses of biophysical agents utilizing thermal, mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic energy as they relate to physical therapy. A review of human tissue response to injury and repair will be discussed. Course content will include: proper preparation and management of patients/clients treatment areas and equipment, application of radiant therapy agents, therapeutic ultrasound, shortwave diathermy, mechanical traction and compression, laser, ultraviolet, electrical stimulation and biofeedback.

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