PHTH 206 - Measures and Interventions for Clinical Problems II

(TP/SS only)

Second course in the three course sequence which integrates tests and measures with clinical interventions for common problems encountered in physical therapy care. This course includes tests, measures, and interventions for complex problems of the musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary systems. Posture awareness training, conditioning and reconditioning, skills training, and plyometrics are discussed. An introduction to post-surgical protocols and return to function and activity are discussed along with aerobic conditioning, changes in vital signs with exercise, breathing patterns, Chest PHTH, and pulmonary function rehabilitation. PREREQUISITE(S): PHTH 106, PHTH 201. COREQUISITE(S): PHTH 204, PHTH 205, and PHTH 223. One and one half hour lecture, three hours laboratory each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate accurate performance of clinical tests and therapeutic exercise interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary problems.
Interpret the results of clinical tests and measures of the cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal systems.
Construct effective clinical interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary problems based on subjective and objective clinical findings within the plan of care.
Construct effective clinical interventions for patients with more complex problems of the musculoskeletal system based on subjective and objective clinical findings within the plan of care.
Propose accurate rationale for the progression and documentation of clinical interventions within the plan of care.
Demonstrate accurate performance of clinical tests and therapeutic exercise interventions for patients with complex musculoskeletal problems.

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