PT 726Patient Mgmt VI Int Musuloskt

Catalog

Builds on previously acquired examination and intervention skills related to musculoskeletal patient management. Emphasis on examination and subsequent evaluation leading to the physical therapy diagnosis for the adult and athletic population. Covers, in detail, evidence-based interventions emphasizing manual therapy and therapeutic exercise in lecture and laboratory sessions. Includes examination and intervention models utilized in contemporary clinical practice such as functional movement training, and McKenzie. Specific techniques include muscle energy, neural mobilization, trigger points, joint mobilization/manipulation, and segmental stabilization for the spine. Therapeutic exercise and sport-specific progressions addressed in relation to commonly encountered physical impairments. Master clinicians and physicians share expertise through classroom and laboratory presentations related to each topic covered. Students learn to utilize these concepts and techniques to develop comprehensive patient management programs. Students may participate in an athletic event coverage observational experience. Prerequisite: PT 441 or 541. Fall.