INTEGRATIVE/MULTISYSTEM PHYSICAL THERAPY

Catalog description

The Integrative/Multisystem Physical Therapy course requires students to apply the elements of patient/client management to addressing multi-system impairments and disease processes across the lifespan. The impact of age, gender, ethnic and prognostic factors on the presentation of impairments and management will be considered in this course. Students will have the opportunity to select a case for a group presentation based on their clinical interests. Students will plan and demonstrate physical therapy evaluations and interventions. Student will also identify appropriate referrals to address needs outside the physical therapist's scope of practice.