PT 552 - Musculoskeletal I I

Institution:

Husson University

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Description: This is the second of two courses designed to introduce students to the scientific and clinical principles involved in the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic conditions treated by physical therapists. This course will build on the orthopedic evaluation, assessment and intervention skills related to PT 550 Musculoskeletal I, PT 515 Therapeutic Skills III. This course will cover the anatomy, biomechanics, and the skills needed to evaluate and treat orthopedic related pathologies and disorders of the pelvic girdle and spine employing the assessment and intervention techniques from a McKenzie approach to low back pain and a Muscle Energy approach for the spine and pelvis. Additional topics will include Australian Lumbar Stabilization concepts, back school components and set up, ergonomics and work related functional capacity evaluations, work hardening and work conditioning programs. Prerequisites: PT550 AND PT515 Credit Hours: 3 CR.HR.

Credits:

2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.husson.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 941-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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