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Describe the biophysical reaction during specific types of human
muscular contractions. (I)
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| 2.
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Describe the theories of application of electrical currents for
physical therapy. (I, II)
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| 3.
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Describe the biophysical effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve
stimulation (TENS) used in physical therapy. (II)
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| 4.
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Apply TENS to select patients in the physical therapy practice setting
using safe and appropriate techniques. (II)
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| 5.
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Describe the biophysical effects of low volt, high volt, and
interferential electrical stimulation devices on human. (II)
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| 6.
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Apply low volt, high volt, and interferential current electrical
stimulation devices to select patients in the physical therapy
practice setting demonstrating safe and appropriate techniques. (II)
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| 7.
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Describe the neurophysiological effects of neuromuscular electrical
stimulation (NMES). (II)
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| 8.
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Apply NMES to selected patients in the physical therapy practice
setting demonstrating safe and appropriate techniques. (II)
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| 9.
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Describe the effects of use of direct current in physical therapy.
(II)
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| 10.
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Apply direct current to selected patients in the physical therapy
practice setting demonstrating safe and appropriate techniques. (II)
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| 11.
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Describe the biophysical rationale for the use of biofeedback in
physical therapy (II)
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| 12.
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Use biofeedback on selected patients in the physical therapy practice
setting demonstrating safe technique and maintaining professional
standards . (II)
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| 13.
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Document the use of therapeutic electricity and the patient response
in accordance with professional guidelines. (II)
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| 14.
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Describe the uses and diagnostic implications of electrical nerve
tests for specific patients in physical therapy. (III)
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| 15.
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Describe the biophysical mechanisms for the breakdown of human skin
and the process of tissue repair in wound healing. (IV)
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| 16.
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Describe the stages, phases, and characteristics of wound healing.
(IV)
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| 17.
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List specific examples of modalities and topical applications used in
physical therapy for assisting wound healing. (IV)
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| 18.
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Describe specific types of dressings used in the physical therapy
practice setting. (IV)
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| 19.
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Document wound care, in the physical therapy practice setting in
accordance with professional guidelines. (IV)
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| 20.
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Perform debridement techniques. (IV)
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| 21.
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Describe uses of electrical currents in physical therapy for
osteogenesis, edema reduction and the pelvic floor. (V)
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| 22.
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Given a specific patient problem, explain the rationale for using
specific electrical current modalities for treatment. (VI)
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