TRIMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 4
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
 LAB HOURS:   2

COURSE CONTACT:   75 Hours

PREREQUISITES:
Physiology III, Neuroscience II, Clinical Neurology

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE:
Physiotherapy modalities such as heat, cold, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, traction, massage and light therapy are healing adjuncts to the chiropractic adjustment. While emphasis is placed on the safe application of these modalities, the course also covers a an explanation of the underlying physics of each modality and instructs the student in the static and dynamic neuromuscular relationships that will be the basis of passive and active care therapies in future courses. The course will focus on the rationale and appropriate selection of therapy for selected conditions.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

1.Students will recognize the indications of adhesions and scar tissue formation associated with orthopedic trauma.
2.Students will identify complicating factors that will prolong healing and therefore care.
3.Define, diagnose and treat spinal trauma with an emphasis on passive care modalities.
4.Recognize physiological phases of soft tissue repair.
5.Correctly establish the presence of physiological contraindication of each phase.
6.Be Able to select safe & effective procedures for each phase.
7.To teach proper patient case management, regarding acute and postacute care.
8.Assign and bill CPT and ICD-9 codes for diagnosis and treatment.