PHTH 414 - Patient/Client Management 2 - Musculoskeletal 1

(4 credits)

This course will explore musculoskeletal causes of movement dysfunction. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice will be utilized to emphasize the physical therapist’s analysis and interventions for patients who have signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal pathology that result in movement dysfunction. Emphasis will be on extremity orthopedic techniques. Assessments include subjective history taking, and objective data collection, including flexibility and ligamentous testing, and selected orthopedic tests. Aspects of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention, and health, wellness, and fitness promotion activities will be addressed for patients/clients in this practice pattern. The course will consist of a lecture and laboratory component. The laboratory component will allow students, under the direction of faculty and clinicians, to develop skills in patient examination and therapeutic interventions in simulated patient-therapist situations. Emphasis will be on evidence based practice and the importance of patient-practitioner interaction. Spring.