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PHT 1300 - Survey of Pathological Deficits


3 credit(s)
Prerequisites or Corequisites: PHT 1200, PHT 1310
Course introduces the student to general pathological conditions with emphasis on those commonly seen in the field of physical therapy. Basic system anatomy is reviewed with an emphasis on the pathophysiology of disease. Descriptions of how diseases are classified and the natural course/prognosis of these diseases are presented. Implications of disease processes, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, contraindications/precautions and treatment are discussed for each pathology presented in this course. When relevant, specific physical therapy plans, such as chest PT, are discussed. The effects of aging upon disease and in general are considered.



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