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PTAC 1070 - Therapeutic Exercise Theory

Credits: 2

This course focuses on the study of therapeutic exercise rationale and the application to patients with various disabilities. Introduction to manual muscle testing and monitoring patients during cardiovascular exercise is addressed as it relates to the role of the PTA with assisting the physical therapist in the assessment process. Emphasis is on strengthening, stretching, range of motion, manual muscle testing, neuromuscular re-education, spinal disorders and traction, and time management for patient treatment. Normal and abnormal gait analysis including gait patterns, appropriate assistive devices, and exercise related to gait will also be discussed.

Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): PTAC 1020 , PTAC 1030 , PTAC 1040  and BIOL 2113 


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