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Describe the biophysical reaction during specific types of human
muscular contractions. (I)
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Describe the theories of application of electrical currents for
physical therapy. (II)
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Describe the uses of electrical nerve tests and the diagnostic
implications of nerve tests for specific patients in physical therapy.
(III)
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Describe the biophysical effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve
stimulation (TENS) used in physical therapy and explain the clinical
indications/contracindications for the use of TENS. (IV)
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Apply TENS to selected patients in the physical therapy practice
setting using safe techniques. (IV)
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Describe the biophysical effects of low volt, high volt, and
interferential electrical stimulation devices on human tissue and
explain the clinical indications/contraindications for using same. (V)
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| 7.
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Apply low volt, high volt, and interferential current electrical
stimulation devices to selected patients in the physical therapy
practice setting demonstrating safe technique. (V)
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Describe the neurophysiological effects of neuromuscular electrical
stimulation (NMES) used in physical therapy and explain the clinical
indications/contraindications for the application of NMES. (VI)
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Apply NMES to selected patients in the physical therapy practice
setting demonstrating safe technique. (VI)
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Describe the biophysical rationale for the use of biofeedback in
physical therapy and explain the indications/contraindications for the
use of biofeedback. (VII)
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| 11.
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Use biofeedback on selected patients in the physical therapy practice
setting demonstrating safe technique and maintaining professional
standards. (VII)
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Describe the biophysical mechanisms in the common causes of human skin
breakdown and the process of tissue repair in wound healing. (VIII)
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Define "debridement" and list specific examples of modalities and
topical applications used in physical therapy for assisting wound
healing. (VIII)
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| 14.
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Apply dressings on specific wound sites for selected patients in the
physical therapy practice setting. (VIII)
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| 15.
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Describe uses of electrical currents in physical therapy for
osteogenesis, edema reduction and the pelvic floor. (IX)
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Given a selected patient problem, explain the rationle for using
specific electrical current modalities for treatment. (X)
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Document wound care, the use of therapeutic electricity, and the
patient's response to treatment in the physical therapy practice
setting in accordance with professional guidelines. (X)
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