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COURSE DESCRIPTION

PTA 270 — PTA Procedures IV: Therapeutic Exercise Lab  (4 cr)

Laboratory course focus on development of therapeutic exercise programs for prevention and treatment of dysfunction of the spine, extremities, cardiovascular system, vestibular system, and somatosensory system.  Implementation of treatment protocols and exercise techniques for specific diagnoses and conditions including orthopedic and neurological.  Assessment techniques for posture, strength, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness will be employed.  Documentation of treatment, response to treatment, assessment and planning.  Prerequisite:  Grade of 2.0 or better in previous PTA courses and concurrent enrollment in PTA 202, 210, 212, 251, 254, 272. (SFCC)
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