Health Science

I NTRODUCTION TO P HYSICAL T HERAPY

• Low-impact aerobic exercises

STRAND 8 Integumentary System Standard 1 Identify conditions and injuries associated with the integumentary system. • Burns • Contusions • Pressure ulcers • Neuropathic ulcers • Infection

• Surgical wounds • Vascular disease • Abscess • Traumatic injury

Standard 2 Identify tests that are used to determine integumentary injuries/deformities.

• Wound location and size • Wound characteristics • Tunneling and undermining • Phases of wound healing

Standard 3 Describe therapeutic exercises and modalities used to treat integumentary conditions and injuries. • Hydrotherapy • Thermotherapy • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy • Compression therapies (IPC, VAC)

• Electrotherapy • Manual therapy • ROM stretching • Strengthening exercises • Adaptive, protective, or assistive equipment

Standard 4 Explain the progress of a patient through the phases of physical therapy for integumentary injuries. • Pain management • Range of motion and strengthening • Wound debridement and dressing application

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