Musculoskeletal Examination & Intervention 2

Overview

Subject area

PT

Catalog Number

85000

Course Title

Musculoskeletal Examination & Intervention 2

Department(s)

Description

Basic examination techniques utilizing selective tissue tension tests will be applied to clarify common upper extremity orthopaedic diagnoses. Basic examination techniques utilizing selective tissue tension tests will be applied to clarify common upper extremity orthopaedic diagnoses. Joint and soft tissue mobilization techniques and specific exercises will be applied as the Physical Therapy intervention for these diagnoses. Splinting for hands will be introduced. Spinal pathophysiology, back, school, work hardening programs and ergonomics will be presented.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Doctoral

Liberal Arts

No

Course Attributes

DOC - DOC (Doctoral)

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

027694

Course Schedule