Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation I

Catalog description

Building on the principles of evaluation including all elements of the ICF and the patient/client management model introduced in PTHEG 1574, this course introduces students to evidence-based evaluation methods for pathologies of the cervical, thoracic spine and upper extremity. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological medical management of upper quadrant musculoskeletal disorders will be covered. Students will continue to refine their ability to perform a subjective examination, propose a hypothesis, and conduct a physical examination of persons with musculoskeletal disorders of the upper quadrant.