Physical Medicine

PHYSICAL MEDICINE 512

Living Anatomy I: Massage

In this course students integrate the knowledge of anatomy with the skills of palpation.  Emphasis is placed on the muscular system.  Basic soft tissue technique is taught as a way to understand muscular relationships.  Students work in pairs to assess soft tissues and practice techniques..

PHYSICAL MEDICINE 611

Hydrotherapy.

This course introduces students to the physiological principles underlying the therapeutic use of water, heat, and cold. In the laboratory portion of this course students learn procedures by administering and receiving treatments and determining appropriate applications. Prerequisites: BS521, BS525.

1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours, 2 semester credits

PHYSICAL MEDICINE 612

Physiological Therapeutics.

This course is an introduction to the physics and clinical use of heat, cold, high-volt galvanism, interferential current, low-volt galvanism, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, diathermy, and paraffin. The student is instructed on the development of a clinical management plan utilizing adjunctive therapies. Prerequisites: BS525.

2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 3 semester credits


PHYSICAL MEDICINE 621

Living Anatomy II: Palpation

This lecture and laboratory course addresses the palpation of bony landmarks and superficial muscles. It introduces the student to the musculo-skeletal system where equal emphasis is placed between the appendicular and axial skeleton.   Students work in groups to identify muscle and bone relationships. Prerequisite: BS511.

1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours, 2 semester credits

PHYSICAL MEDICINE 711

Naturopathic Manipulative Therapeutics I

This course will be a basic presentation of the principles and mechanics of Manipulation of the spine. Lecture will include discussion of the neurological rationale for manipulation and reflexology. In addition various general methods of manipulation both hard and soft tissue will be reviewed. Palpation and other techniques of diagnosis for spinal mal-alignment will be introduced and practiced in addition to manipulative techniques. Prerequisites: PM511, PM621.

2 lecture hour, 4 laboratory hours, 4 semester credits

PHYSICAL MEDICINE 721

Naturopathic Manipulative Therapeutics II

This course will extend NPM711 by introducing extremity manipulation and allowing time for spinal syndromes and other physical medicine therapeutic techniques to be reviewed and practiced in lab. Lab will generally reflect a practice time for all materials discussed in lecture with drills and repetition of pertinent material useful in the care of patients with physical medicine. Lecture will encompass pelvic and lumbar biomechanics principles as well as applications of meridian therapy, osteopathic cranial manipulative technique, pelvic distortion patterns, and other physical medicine entities. Prerequisites: PM711

2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours, 4 semester credits

PHYSICAL MEDICINE 821

Preventative/Therapeutic Exercise.

This course provides an overview of exercise as a preventative and therapeutic tool. Students are taught to perform a fitness assessment and describe and monitor exercise programs for persons with certain disease conditions. Prerequisite: PM721

1 lecture hour, 1 semester credit

PHYSICAL MEDICINE 822

Orthopedics/Sports Medicine.

The diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving the skeletal system which can be safely treated in a general practice office setting are discussed. Students practice taping, splinting and casting techniques. Prerequisite: PM721

1.5 lecture hours, 1.5 semester credits