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Springfield, Massachusetts

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PHTH 2

Physical Therapy Management of Integumentary Conditions

In this course, students will study patient/client management concepts pertaining to disorders of the integumentary system across the lifespan. Major topics include physical therapy assessment and management of integumentary dysfunction associated with burns, traumatic injury, infection, vascular disease, pressure/mechanical wounds and lymphedema. Current trends in the treatment of acute and chronic wounds are also explored. Students are expected to use scientific evidence to support patient management strategies.