Musculoskeletal III

Catalog description

In the third course of the musculoskeletal series, entry-level PT students advance their knowledge concerning the scientific and clinical principles for rehabilitating human movement dysfunctions affecting the neuro-musculoskeletal system. Entry-level PT students further acquire clinical reasoning and psychomotor skills in assessing, evaluating, and treating musculoskeletal disorders of the craniofacial region (temporomandibular joint), cervical spine, thorax, lumbosacral spine, and pelvis. Examination and treatment principles presented in this course include multiple systems: mechanical diagnosis and therapy approach (MDT), orthopedic manual therapy (OMT), therapeutic pain neuroscience, and therapeutic exercise prescription. Entry-level PT students learn to apply joint mobilization techniques, including spinal thrust joint manipulation. Upon completion of the course, entry-level PT students are able to evaluate and treat musculoskeletal disorders of the TMJ, spine, and pelvis with supervision in the clinical setting. Prerequisite(s): PT 507 .