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PHYSICAL AGENTS

PHYTHER 521
Course Description

The scientific rationale for and the clinical application of thermal, electrical, and mechanical agents in physical therapy practice.

Prerequisties

Declared in Doctor of Physical Therapy program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.65

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
32.5%

No change from Historical

Class Size
40

No change from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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