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Integumentary physical therapy (IPT501): Course Outline (IPT501)

Integumentary physical therapy is a type of physiotherapy dealing with the examination and treatment of the skin and related organs

Course description

This course includes a study of anatomy and physiology of the Integumentary system and pathological changes in the system and function, as well as diagnostic tests and measurements. The use of evidence-based physical therapy intervention for Integumentary conditions is emphasized. Topics will compare contemporary and traditional interventions and the impact of evolving technology in this area. Topics will focus on medical terminology, clinical examination, evaluation, comparing contemporary, and traditional interventions, and the impact of evolving technology in this area.

Course description

Medical terminology regarding integumentary system wound care concepts

  • Quality of Life and Ethical Issues
  • Regulation and wound Care
  • Skin, an Essential Organ
  • Acute and Chronic Wound Healing
  • Wound assessment
  • Wound Bioburden
  • Wound Debridement
  • Wound Treatment Options
  • Nutrition and wound care
  • Seating, Positioning, and support surfaces
  • Pain Management and wounds

Wound classifications and management strategies

  • Pressure Ulcers
  • Vascular Ulcers
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  • Sickle Cell Ulcers
  • Wounds in Special Populations
  • Complex wounds
  • Atypical Wounds
  • Wound Care; where we were, where we are, and where we are going

Burns

  • Skin and appendage
  • Classification of burns
  • Types of burns
  • Criteria of care in Burn Center
  • Physical therapy in different phases of burns

Case histories

  • Principles of assessment and outcome measures
  • Documentation in SOAP notes format
  • Evidence-based integumentary Physical Therapy Treatment protocols.

Learning objectives

  • Evaluate and assess integumentary conditions
  • Demonstrate physical therapy intervention in integumentary conditions.

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