course descriptions
 

           
     

Course Details

PTA 140   Therapeutic Exercise
   
Lecture: 02 Lab: 06
Clinical:  00 Credit: 04
   
Components:  None
Prerequisites: PTA 110
Corequisites:   PTA 120 and PTA 150
   
This course covers muscle physiology, exercise concepts, testing, and applications to the spine and extremities. Topics include strength, endurance, flexibility, and exercise protocols and progressions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skill in applying therapeutic exercise principles for non-neurological conditions in a safe and appropriate manner.