, 2008

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Physical therapy is the planning, organization and implementation of programs for individuals whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury. Physical therapy focuses primarily on the neuromusculoskeletal, pulmonary, and cardiovascular systems and includes evaluation of the system and selection and application of appropriate therapeutic procedures to maintain, improve and restore these functions.

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is designed to prepare graduates to provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist. These services are specified in the plan of care developed by the physical therapist and may include preparing the patient, treatment area, and/or equipment, implementing the treatment program and modifying the treatment program as outlined in the plan of care.

The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Graduates are qualified to take the licensing examination in Illinois and other states which require physical therapist assistants to be licensed. The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at SIUC was one of the first programs in the nation to be developed and receive accreditation.

If you have any questions, or if you would like more specific information about Physical Therapist Assistant program, please contact:

Dr. Jan Rogers, Program Director
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
813 South Normal Avenue, Unit K
Southern Illinois University
Mailcode 6706
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-453-6143

Please send any comments and/or questions to J. Rogers

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