Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons

Pediatric reflexes from birth to age 6 years Category Function Notes Starting Position Stimulus/procedure Response Axis Movement Response if absent Response if prolonged

Typical and atypical motor development and the influence of body systems on the acquisition of motor skills during infancy, childhood and adolescence. This information is used as a basis for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention planning

Phases of Wound Healing Inflammation vs. Infection Interventions Types of Debridement Dressings Active Dressings Adjunctive Therapies Wound Features and Management Physical Therapy Implications

Physical therapy management for individuals with impairments to their skin and its associated structures including the hair, nails, and glands. Physical therapy diagnosis and management of clients with integumentary impairments with an emphasis on open wounds and burns. Physical therapy examination (patient, skin, and wound) and interventions (setting up a sterile field sharp debridement, management of infection, dressing selection, compressive wrapping, and modalities available for adjunctive c...

Provides detailed coverage of human anatomy. The focus of the course is on structure and the integral relationship between structure and function. This course uses a regional approach to study the gross anatomical structures of the human body, with emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and its associated vascular and neural elements. The structure of synovial joints and their soft tissue support systems will be addressed. The thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities will be explored. Aspects...

Physical therapy management of cardiopulmonary conditions • Lectures o Identifying normal parameters o Arrhythmias o Oxygen delivery o Artificial airways o Ventilators o Cardiac diagnostic tests and interventional cardiology o Cardiac surgery • Exercise prescription o Thoracic surgery • Exercise prescription o Emphysema o Mechanical cardiac support devices o Cardiac transplant o Cardiac rehabilitation 1. Compare and contrast the physiological mechanisms that limit exe...

Charts that describe common pulmonary conditions seen by acute care physical therapists. Includes definition, etiology, physiology, intervention, prognosis.

Physical therapy lectures for: Lower extremity amputation levels Stages of amputation rehabilitation Wounds & wound care Pre-prosthetic training transtibial prosthesis trans-tibial biomechanics transfemoral prosthesis transfemoral biomechanics, fit, alignment, check out other amputation levels

Examination & Evaluation Diagnosis, Prognosis & Intervention Lumbar Spine The McKenzie Approach Position Testing Common Pathoanatomical Diagnoses Sacroiliac Joint & Pelvis Thoracic Spine Cervical Spine Upper Cervical Spine Manual Therapy – Muscle Energy Techniques Mobilization & Manipulation Post-Surgical Intervention of the Spinal Patient

Chart summarizing patient positioning to palpate the muscles, bones, ligaments, of the trunk, neck, and upper/lower extremities. Includes how to position the patient and the specific cues given to the patient as well as hand/finger placement.