Msk I: Examination Skills

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This course builds upon the students’ basic clinical examination, kinesiology and pathokinesiology as the foundation for observing human motion and focuses on differential diagnosis testing methods for the spine and peripheral joints. Common pathological conditions are covered and serves as the basis for examination, evaluation and diagnosis. Clinical prediction rules (CPR) and pattern recognition for common musculoskeletal will serve as the framework for clinical thinking and diagnosis. This course is offered in the spring semester, year 1.