Musculoskeletal Practice I

Catalog description

This course builds upon previous program material on anatomy, movement analysis, and examination skills and knowledge. The course incorporates the most common musculoskeletal system pathology, dysfunctions, and surgical rehabilitation found in contemporary physical therapy practice in clinical settings. This course utilizes lectures, videos, case scenarios, and laboratory sessions to emphasize the application of knowledge and skills related to regional palpation, orthopedic examination including special tests and outcome measures, development of the plan of care through the evaluation of examination findings, and pharmacology associated with the musculoskeletal system all framed within the patient/client management model. Additionally, the course covers the application of evidence-based therapeutic intervention methods such as joint mobilization/manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, and therapeutic exercise, focusing on clinical decision-making through applying the International Classification of Function (ICF) model framework. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Year 1, Term 1 courses