Physiotherapy in Integumentary and Skin Care

At the end of this course, the students are expected to: 1. discuss common conditions in integumentary tissues and skin; 2. discuss the general principles that guides decision making in physiotherapy integumentary and skin care; 3. demonstrate beginning level of care skills in managing patients with integumentary and skin conditions commonly seen in physiotherapy; and 4. evaluate data from the examination to make clinical judgments regarding integumentary conditions.

Anatomy and physiology of the skin. integumentary conditions including herpes, dermatitis, and cellulitis. burns and complications on burns injuries. wounds, thermal injuries, dermatologic diseases and disorders. impaired circulation and anthropometric dimensions associated with lymphatic system disorders. interventions for wounds, burns, scars, Peripheral Vascular and Lymphatic Conditions. Specific skin conditions – acne vulgaris, boils, whitlows, carbuncles, psoriasis, alopecia areata totalis, vitiligo, eczema, leprosy, burn and post burns contractures. wounds and scars, wound infections in open wounds, complication of infected wounds (such as tetanus). surgical intervention in skin complications including contractures, skin grafts, varicose ulcers, Buruli ulcers and pressure sores. integument clinical tests, and procedures and prognostic tests. Physiotherapy in dermatological conditions.