Foundational Musculoskeletal Practice I

7 credits · Physical Therapy - Doctorate

This course introduces the student to musculoskeletal examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention for impairments, functional limitations, and disability in clients with pathologies of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, as well as the upper extremity. The course series will emphasize diagnosis-specific examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, referral, diagnosis, standard assessments, outcome measures & intervention. Diagnoses specific to the entire spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand will be addressed. Students will demonstrate learning/understanding of course content via practical and written examinations.