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ELECTROTHERAPY - I<br />
LOW FREQUENCY AND MEDIUM FREQUENCY<br />
EXAMINATION AT END OF-III rd YEAR<br />
INSTRUCTION HOURS- 150 HOURS<br />
COURSE DESCRIPTION<br />
In this course the student will learn the principles, technique and effects <strong>of</strong> electrotherapy as a<br />
therapeutic modality in the restoration <strong>of</strong> physical function.<br />
COURSE OBJECTIVES<br />
The objective <strong>of</strong> this course is that after 250 hours <strong>of</strong> lectures, demonstrations, practicals and<br />
clinics the student will be able to list the indications and contraindications <strong>of</strong> various types <strong>of</strong><br />
electrotherapy demonstrate the different technique and describe their effects.<br />
CHAPTER A-ELECTRICITY<br />
1 Definition and types<br />
2 Therapeutic uses<br />
3 Basic physics<br />
4 Working<br />
5 Importance <strong>of</strong> current in treatment<br />
6 Uses<br />
CHAPTER B -BASIC CONCEPTS IN ELECTRICAL STIMULATION<br />
1 Resting Membrane Potential<br />
2 Action Potential<br />
B.P.T. Regulations 2010‐2011<br />
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