This course covers biophysical principles and application of therapeutic physical agents and therapeutic massage with specific emphasis on indications, contraindications, precautions, and parameters for the following: superficial heat, cryotherapy, external compression, ultrasound, biofeedback, massage, spinal traction, hydrotherapy, and electrical stimulation.
- Teacher: Armando Deleon
- Teacher: Henry Falcon
- Teacher: Kimberly Nieto
This course is a study of theories, indications, contraindications, and application of common therapeutic exercise. Emphasis is given to the principles of therapeutic exercise and its appropriate utilization as part of the physical therapist’s plan of care.
- Teacher: Armando Deleon
- Teacher: Henry Falcon
- Teacher: Kimberly Nieto
Skills, knowledge and attitudes learned in all first year PTA courses will be applied to patient care in selected clinical settings over a full-time six-week period. Students will perform physical therapy assessment techniques and treatment interventions with moderate supervision and guidance from the supervising physical therapist.
- Teacher: Armando Deleon
- Teacher: Henry Falcon
- Teacher: Marylou Hernandez
- Teacher: Kimberly Nieto