MSK Principles and Practice - PTA (OPTA 1242)
The course focuses on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Physical Therapist and their clients with musculoskeletal conditions. The course emphasizes physiotherapy treatments and interventions to promote of functional mobility, balance and strength for clients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
Course code: OPTA 1242
Credits: 3.5
Tuition: $0
Length: 75.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
OPTA 1133. No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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Additional Information
- Goniometry
- Gait
- Ambulation and ambulatory devices
- Stability, balance, proprioception and core
- Thermal modalities
- Exercise for arthritis and osteoporosis
- Edema management
- Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries
- Mobilization post orthopaedic surgeries
- Documentation - Transfer of function
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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