Integumentary, Lymphatic, and Limb Loss

Catalog description

Students relate anatomical structure and physiological function of the integumentary, lymphatic, and endocrine systems to their impact on human movement and function. Etiology of limb length (amputation) disorders and resulting changes to biomechanics/kinesiology and function are also addressed. Students apply clinical reasoning and psychomotor skills to engage in patient management of complex system involvement, including patient history, review of systems, examination, evaluation, interventions, and outcomes of patient management. Relevant diagnostic testing, imaging, and pharmacological/ surgical management, and prevention are discussed. Considerations for managing patients across the lifespan as well as across the spectrum of health care settings, acute-chronic conditions, and simple to complex (multi-system) involvement utilizing clinical practice guidelines and emerging evidence is applied to patient management decision making.