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Apr 19, 2024
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2017-2018 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PTAS 210 - Physical Therapist Assisting III
8 hrs (Sem I)
The third of a four-semester sequence places emphasis on implementation of treatment plans as designed by the Physical Therapist. Kinesiology, muscle imbalance, arthrologic and myologic dysfunctional considerations are applied to musculoskeletal pathologies and pain syndromes especially as related to aging, industrial physical therapy, joint disorders, autoimmune disorders, labyrinthine dysfunction, postural control and gait, amputations and use of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Various treatment approaches are covered for central and peripheral neurological disorders. Social, economic, psychologic situations are considered in relation to those treatments. 5 lecture hours, 9 laboratory hours.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in PTAS 130 and PSYC 142 ; a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in SOCL 151 or PSYC 201 ; and a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 102 .
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