Musculoskeletal Lower Quarter II

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This course advances DPT students’ knowledge in regional anatomy, biomechanics, radiology and osteokinematics of the knee, ankle, and foot in context of examination and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of these regions. Learners gain knowledge and skills in performing a comprehensive examination, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, and interventions for persons with a range musculoskeletal and surgical conditions of the knee, foot, and ankle as well as principles of lower quarter screening. Students advance their examination skills in observation, postural assessment, palpation, range of motion, tests for mobility and instability, neural testing, special tests, and functional movement assessment. Intervention skills include manual therapy and exercise prescription for mobility, stability, strength, and neuromuscular control during movement and function. The course also includes screening for medical disease in persons with lower quarter conditions, psychological approaches to pain management in musculoskeletal conditions, and lifespan-specific considerations pediatric and geriatric populations with lower quarter dysfunction.