Foundational MSK Practice II

5 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 lower extremities. The course series will emphasize diagnosis-specific examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, referral, diagnosis, standard assessments, outcome measures & intervention. Diagnoses specific to the hip, knee and lower leg, ankle and foot will be addressed. Students will demonstrate learning/understanding of course content via practical and written examinations.