The course focuses on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Physical Therapist and their clients. The course emphasizes physiotherapy treatments and interventions to promote of functional mobility, balance and strength for clients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 1. Gait
- 2. Ambulation
- 3. Stability, balance and proprioception from an orthopaedic perspective
- 4. Thermal modalities
- 5. Edema management
- 6. Electrophysical agents (EPA)
- 7. Range of Motion
- 8. Sling suspension
- 9. Treatment of orthopaedic injuries
- 10. Treatment and management of low back pain
- 11. Exercise for arthritis and osteoporosis
- 12. Mobilization post orthopaedic surgeries
- 13. Professional behavior
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.