Introduction to Physical Therapy Procedures

• Course: RHS 221- Introduction to physical therapy

Course Description:                                                                                                              

A principal course in which the students are trained on methods of assessment of musculoskeletal system from physiotherapy view. It includes the manual muscle testing, measurement of range of motion for body joints generally, in addition to postural assessment and activity of daily living.

 

Course Objectives:  Upon completion of this course, student participants are expected to:

 

• Appraise the importance and clinical benefits of test and measurements.
• Demonstrate how to prepare environment, equipment and patient for evaluation procedures.
• Identify the difference between muscle weakness and contracture.
• Have the ability to conduct gross and individual muscle testing.
• Classify and identify different grades of muscle evaluation.
• Apply different techniques of muscle testing with respect to both therapist and patient mechanical advantage.
• Show professional behaviour and attitude.
• Demonstrate how to measure the joint range of motion.