INTEGUMENTARY, LYMPHATIC, AND LIMB LOSS

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Using dynamic lectures, demonstration videos, cases, active learning assignments and in-person labs, students relate anatomical structure and physiological function of the integumentary, lymphatic, and endocrine systems to their impact on human movement an d function. Etiology of limb length (amputation) disorders and resulting changes to biomechanics/kinesiology and function are also addressed. Using cases, students apply clinical reasoning and psychomotor skills to engage in patient management of complex s ystem involvement, including patient history, review of systems, examination, evaluation, interventions, and outcomes of patient management. Relevant diagnostic testing, imaging, and pharmacological/ surgical management, and prevention are discussed. Case studies focus on managing patients across the lifespan as well as across the spectrum of health care settings, acute -chronic conditions, and simple to complex (multi-system) involvement. Lab sessions include coordination and collaboration with interprofessional teams and working with assistive/adaptiv e/ orthotic/prosthetic devices. Clinical practice guidelines and emerging evidence is applied to patient management decision making.