Integrated Musculoskeletal Case Management

Catalog description

This course immerses students in case-based learning to bridge foundational musculoskeletal knowledge with real-world patient management. Using authentic patient scenarios across the lifespan, students integrate anatomy, biomechanics, pathophysiology, diagnostic imaging, pharmacologic considerations, and evidence-based interventions to develop comprehensive plans of care. Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis as students progress through increasingly complex musculoskeletal case presentations. Learners apply examination findings - including movement analysis, special tests, and outcome measures - to formulate defensible clinical decisions that align with current best-practice guidelines.