Mar 29, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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AT 2200 - Therapeutic Modalities


Principles, biophysical effects, indications, and contraindications associated with therapeutic modalities used in the treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries. Topics include thermal agents, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and mechanical devices.

Requisites: AT 1150 or AT 165
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the administrative and legal concerns surrounding the use of therapeutic modalities.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the applicable physical properties of therapeutic modalities as they relate to the transmission and absorption of therapeutic energy.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the body’s adaptation to injury and the subsequent phases of the healing process.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the body’s physiological response to injury.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the body’s psychological response to injury.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of thermal, electrical, and mechanical energy on the body, with special attention being given to the healing process.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the indications and contraindications to the use of various forms of energy during the stages of injury response.
  • Demonstrate the safe set up and application of therapeutic modalities.



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