Division of Physical Therapy

Structure of Division of Physical Therapy
Division of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy serves an extremely wide range of populations from newborns to the elderly, and its activities involve prevention, treatment, medico-health services to welfare supports.  Training of physical therapy therefore extends beyond the university campus, as students are encouraged to observe and interact with both patients and practicing physical therapists through practicum, and with the support of the teaching staff, are made to become aware of the importance of maintaining life-long learning mind.  In order to assist the students to question and then explore for answers with logical mind, and form the scientific foundation of their career as physical therapists, we offer the following -
Special Basic Subjects
To consolidate the knowledge on human anatomy and functions, we offer lectures in Basic anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology and others.  We also offer lectures in Motor organ disorders and rehabilitation, Medical disorders and rehabilitation, Neurological disorders and rehabilitation, Pediatric disorders and rehabilitation, and others, to help the students understand the effects of diseases and injuries. 
Basic Physical Therapy
To assist the students acquire basic knowledge of physical therapy, we offer lectures in Overview of physical therapy, Basic physical therapy, Physical therapy evaluation, Physical modalities, Theory on motor development, Activities of daily living , Prosthesis and orthosis, and others.
Clinical Physical Therapy
To assist the students acquire more specialist and clinical knowledge of physical therapy, we offer lectures on Physical therapy of muscoskeletal disorders, neuromuscular disorders, central nervous system disorders, cardiopulmonary disorders and of developmental disorders.