Laboratory description
The laboratory is designed to provide students with essential knowledge and basic skills in the use of physical agents and electrotherapy techniques for the assessment and treatment of various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions in physical therapy. It aims to train students in the safe and effective operation of therapeutic equipment and in the application of appropriate treatment protocols according to clinical diagnosis and individual patient needs.
Objectives:
Introduce students to the physical principles underlying therapeutic modalities used in physical therapy.
Train students to use electrical, thermal, light, and ultrasound modalities in accordance with professional standards and safety guidelines.
Develop students’ skills in selecting the appropriate therapeutic modality for each clinical case.
Enhance students’ ability to interpret the physiological responses resulting from the application of different physical agents.
Learning outcomes:
Students will be able to understand the electrical, thermal, and mechanical principles used in therapeutic modalities.
Students will be able to operate and calibrate common therapeutic devices such as electrical stimulators, therapeutic ultrasound units, and infrared lamps.
Students will acquire competency in delivering physical therapy sessions safely and effectively under academic supervision.
Students will be able to design a treatment plan that incorporates physical and electrotherapy modalities according to the clinical assessment of the patient’s condition.
Techniques and equipment used:
Electrical stimulation devices.
Therapeutic ultrasound units.
Thermal therapy equipment (hot and cold packs, infrared units).
Ultraviolet therapy and low-level laser therapy devices.
Nerve and muscle simulators.
Shortwave and microwave diathermy units.
Laboratory Description
The laboratory is designed to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge related to the principles and fundamentals of therapeutic exercises and their role in injury prevention, improvement of motor performance, and restoration of physical function. The laboratory aims to train students to design and implement therapeutic exercise programs tailored to various musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
Objectives
To introduce students to the concepts of therapeutic exercise and its main components (flexibility, strength, endurance, balance).
To develop students’ skills in assessing patients’ motor abilities and physical fitness.
To train students to select and apply appropriate exercises for each stage of rehabilitation.
To enhance students’ ability to modify exercise programs according to the patient’s condition and response to treatment.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to explain the scientific and physiological bases underlying therapeutic exercises.
Students will be able to design exercise programs that match the nature of the injury, therapeutic goals, and individual differences among patients.
Students will acquire the skills to practically supervise exercise performance and ensure that exercises are applied safely and effectively.
Students will be able to evaluate the outcomes of therapeutic programs through clinical observation and measurement of the patient’s functional progress.
Techniques and Equipment Used
Tools for assessing range of motion and muscle strength (goniometer, dynamometer).
Resistance exercise tools (elastic bands, weights, pulleys).
Balance and coordination tools (balance boards, gym balls, BOSU).
Cardiopulmonary training equipment (treadmill, stationary bicycle).
Tools for stretching and muscle lengthening, and manual exercise techniques.
Systems for monitoring movement performance and correcting posture during training.
Laboratory Description
The laboratory is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply the clinical knowledge and skills they have acquired from previous courses and laboratories through the completion of graduation projects or applied studies, individually or in groups, under organized academic supervision. It aims to develop students’ critical thinking skills and their use of modern physical therapy technologies to address real clinical problems and cases.
Objectives
Enable students to select and develop an independent applied project in one of the fields of physical therapy that aligns with their interests and community needs.
Train students to plan and implement evidence-based assessment and treatment protocols using the advanced measurement and treatment equipment available in the laboratory.
Develop students’ skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation in a systematic scientific manner that supports clinical decision-making.
Enhance students’ ability to prepare professional scientific reports and presentations that document the stages, outcomes, and practical recommendations of the project.
Learning Outcomes
Identify a problem or clinical issue in the field of physical therapy and formulate clear objectives and questions for it.
Design a comprehensive work plan that includes assessment methodology, selection of measurement tools, and specification of intervention protocols appropriate to the nature of the project.
Use modern measurement devices in physical therapy, including Biodex Isokinetic Dynamometer systems for assessing muscle strength and performance, along with other advanced technologies, to serve the purposes of the graduation project.
Analyze data obtained from clinical measurements and functional tests and derive conclusions and recommendations that can be applied in clinical practice.
Techniques and Equipment Used
Advanced muscle and movement measurement devices such as Biodex Isokinetic Dynamometer systems for objective and precise assessment of muscle strength in different positions and velocities.
Modern training and therapeutic devices such as Total Body Vibration systems that can be integrated into rehabilitation protocols to improve strength, balance, and functional performance.
Various clinical assessment tools available in physical therapy laboratories (such as goniometers, dynamometers, and tools for assessing balance and functional capacity) according to the nature of each project.
Scientific information resources and electronic databases used to build the theoretical framework of the project and to select evidence-based assessment and intervention protocols.