Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders II

Catalog description

Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders II develops the skills required to perform a musculoskeletal examination/evaluation, determine the movement dysfunction and formulate, implement and modify an intervention plan. The second semester of the sequence utilizes the principles of examination/evaluation, systems review (medical screening), and the theories and techniques of mobilization and massage which are incorporated into examination and intervention of the temporomandibular joint, cervical and thoracic spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. You will be responsible for the previous knowledge of muscle innervations, origins and insertions, and components of a neurologic examination. You will also be responsible for performing manual muscle testing and goniometry to the spine and extremities. A component of the course involves examination, evaluation and intervention of clients with upper quadrant musculoskeletal problems.