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PTA 1140 Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise Lecture

Theory of the use of basic therapeutic exercises and functional activities.

Division: Health Sciences
Department: Rehabilitation Services
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: No

Prereqs: PTA 1000  Restricted to Majors 

Outcomes

  • Students will understand how to select appropriate exercises, including mode and dose for patients in various stages of healing.
  • Students will understand how to instruct, apply, monitor, and progress exercise interventions for patients in various stages of healing, and to document the treatment.
  • Students will understand the principles of exercise and how to appropriately apply them to patients in various stages of healing.
  • Students will understand how to assess the patient’s readiness for exercise and how to monitor the patient’s response.

Credit Hours: 1

Classroom Hours: 1