Integumentary Physiotherapy

Anatomy and physiology of the skin. Integument Clinical Tests and Procedures and Diagnostic Tests. Wound conditions, 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, alopaecia areata & totalis, vitiligo, eczema, leprosy, burn and post burns contractures. Wounds and scares – infections in open wounds, complication of infected wounds (eg tetanus) contractures, skin grafts, varicose ulcers, Buruli ulcers and pressure sores.