Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis.

Catalog description

This course presents an in-depth study of musculoskeletal assessment of the lower and upper extremity, cervical spine, head and face for the purpose of identifying (a) common acquired or congenital risk factors that would predispose an individual to injury and/or (b) musculoskeletal injury common to physical activity. Students receive instruction in obtaining a medical history, performing a visual observation, palpating bones and soft tissues, and performing appropriate special tests for injuries and conditions related to the upper and lower extremity, cervical spine, head, and face. Therapeutic rehabilitation concepts and techniques will be introduced. This course is directed toward students who want to become Health Care Providers. Lab fee is required. Prerequisite: HLTH 133 or BIOL 071, and a lab fee is required.