Physical Therapy The David and Michelle Bottrall Therapeutics Laboratory |
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Introduction The Therapeutics laboratory will support teaching in-depth skills to Physical Therapy students in the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems. Students learn management of patients following central nervous system pathologies (stroke, traumatic brain injury), spinal cord injury, amputation, chronic conditions and all kinds of temporary debilitation. Patient age range includes infants through elderly. Equipment ¿ Mat tables are of such a height that they may be used to simulate household furniture such as a bed or living room chair.¿ Ambulation devices such as crutches, walkers, canes and wheelchairs assist patients with movement in their own environment.¿ Examples of orthoses and prostheses are available for students to understand their function and appropriate use.¿ Exercise equipment includes benches, free weights, cuff weights, pulley weights, and theraband.¿ Functional activities are used to motivate patients to work on strength, posture, balance, gait and problem-solving during activities of daily living.Outcomes ¿ Within the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal areas of Physical Therapy practice, students become versatile in helping children, teen-agers, adults and seniors recover their movement abilities. Students are prepared to design individualized interventions and to facilitate the patient's problem-solving abilities.¿ Students provide a lot of education to the patients and families about their condition, and their special needs at home. |
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