PTR 524 - Patient/Client Management II

This course provides students with a basic foundation for hands-on soft tissue assessment and intervention. The student will gain an understanding of the muscular and myofascial system and how soft tissue interventions can improve a person’s function and wellbeing. The course is grounded in the fundamentals of Western massage techniques. Other soft tissue and myofascial theories and techniques will be explored. Students discuss current evidence on the different theories and techniques. Palpation of soft tissue and bony landmarks of various regions of the body is included. Physical Therapy foundational clinical skills such as transfers and ambulation patterns will be included. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*524L.

Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*524L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 4