Clinical Management I

Catalog description

This 5-course series integrates the principles of medical and pharmacological treatment of diseases and injuries concurrently introduced in Movement Science series courses. This series further integrates with physical therapy patient management in the Therapeutic Skills series. Topics covered include etiology, pathology, diagnostic imaging, progression, prognosis, as well as medical, surgical, and pharmacological patient management. Application and coordination with physical therapy is emphasized. This 1st course in the 5-course series uses a case-based format to investigate the inflammation and tissue healing process, screening and referral, and basic pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties.