PT 937 - Geriatrics

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This course is an overview of the physical and psycho-behavioral aspects of aging in adulthood. Students are introduced to usual and pathological changes with aging and are challenged to problem solve treatment issues relevant to the types of older clients they will assist in physical therapy clinical settings. The multidimensional concerns of our older patients are emphasized, and students are encouraged to develop themselves as strong generalist physical therapists to serve the needs of our older clientele.