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Experiments and Demonstrations in Physical Therapy: An Inquiry Approach to Learning
Stephen DiCarlo, Wayne State University

ISBN-10: 0130956864
ISBN-13: 9780130956866

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 1999
Format: Paper; 144 pp
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For courses in Research Design and Therapeutic Exercise offered by Physical Therapy Departments. This practical, hands-on manual is designed to transition aspiring physical therapists from “technical problem solvers” to “reflective practitioners” while encouraging professional therapists to continue their education and advanced their profession through research. Its broader goal is to incorporate scientific inquiry into factual learning and to support the scientific basis for physical therapy procedures and facilitate research.

  • Consists of twelve laboratory exercises incorporating research principles, modality application, and therapeutic exercise concepts and which are intended to compliment lectures and physical therapy laboratories by reinforcing the material presented in those other forums. Pg.___
  • Features an inquiry-based approach which is designed to foster student exploration and reflection. Pg.___

    • This approach places the student in the role of the investigator and requires the student to ask questions and develop hypotheses, then structure investigations to answer questions and test those hypotheses. Pg.___

    • All chapters incorporate this active, inquiry-based approach to learning. By becoming actively involved in the learning process, students enhance their level of understanding and ability to interpret and synthesize material, Pg.___

  • Incorporates scientific inquiry and theory into factual learning and application. Pg.___
  • Presents exercises which utilize experimental and statistical techniques to understand physical therapy modalities and principles of exercise. Pg.___

    • Experiments are designed to record and analyze the effect of several physical therapy treatments, such as the application of therapeutic heat. Pg.___

    • Students will measure the physiological responses and draw conclusions about the procedures rather than simply learn how to apply the treatment Pg.___

I. INTRODUCTION.

II. BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES.

III. BASIC RESEARCH DESIGN PRINCIPLES.

Exercise 1. Correlation Studies.

Exercise 2. Reliability of Physical Therapy Procedures.

Exercise 3. Single Case Studies.

IV. CLINICAL APPLICATIONS: MODALITIES.

Exercise 4. Physiological Responses to Therapeutic Heat.

Exercise 5. Physiological Responses to Indirect Heat.

Exercise 6. Physiological Responses to Cryotherapy.

Exercise 7. Experiments and Demonstrations of Electrotherapy.

Exercise 8. Massage, Movement, Ice, Compression, and Elevation; How do They Work?

V. CLINICAL APPLICATIONS: THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE.

Exercise 9. Integrating Cardiovascular Principles with Physical Therapy Procedures and Modalities.

Exercise 10. Analysis and Comparison of Rate Pressure Product, METS, and Oxygen Consumption for Exercise Prescription.

Exercise 11. Calculation of Maximal Muscle Tension at Different Joint Angles During Isometric, Isotonic, and Isokinetic Contractions.

Exercise 12. An Electromyographics Analysis of Isometric, Isotonic, and Isokinetic Contractions.

Literature Cited.

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