MUSCULOSKELETAL DYSFUNCTION : EXAMINATION, DIAGNOSIS, & MANAGEMENT II

PHYTHER 534

Examination for exercise design, implementation, and progression. Range of motion, flexibility, joint mobilization, balance/gait training, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, balance, coordination, agility training, body mechanics, postural stabilization, resistive and endurance training, aquatic therapy, relaxation, manual traction, massage. Scientific rationale for treatment interventions.

PHYTHER 676

Provides the physical therapy student with the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor knowledge for effective examination, evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients/clients of all ages with various musculoskeletal dysfunctions related specifically to the spine.

PHYTHER 641

Focuses on critical evaluation of published research relevant to physical therapy. In seminar format, present the results of original research, and lead discussions of the strengths, weaknesses, and underlying theory of the research.

PHYTHER 527

Lab-based course that introduces history taking and physical examination skills germane to assessment of patients with orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses in inpatient and outpatient settings. Introduces clinical decision-making and documentation skills with a focus on examination tests and measures. Labs involve the psychomotor application of exam skills. Outside activities with community partners are an integral part of the course.

PHYTHER 501

Application of anatomy and palpatory skills in a clinically-oriented environment. Focus is on applied anatomy, kinesiology, posture, movement analysis, medical terminology.