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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Student demonstrates and practices advanced examination and treatment of the lumbar spine, thoracic spine, and rib cage.
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2.00 Credits
Reviews the normal physiologic and psychologic factors specific to the geriatric population--including aging of the musculoskeletal and sensory systems, diet and nutrition, the senior athlete, spiritual and psychosocial issues, and specific health topic--allowing the future clinician to assist patients with aging safely and gracefully.
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2.00 Credits
Emphasizes information gathering from history taking, review of systems, and directed questioning combined with a focused examination to establish a working diagnosis. Uses a hypothetico-deduction strategy to minimize misdiagnosis and teach problem solving-helping students develop a working list of all possible causes of symptoms, including those from mechanical and visceral origins. Emphasizes clinical pattern recognition for both musculoskeletal and nonmusculoskeletal disorders. Teaches strategies to differentiate between musculoskeletal and nonmusculoskeletal disorders. Highlights knowledge and skills related to screening for medical pathology in patients with musculoskeletal complaints of the lumbar spine, pelvis, lower extremities, thoracic spine, shoulder girdle, and upper extremities.
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4.00 Credits
Principles of organization and administration in health care delivery. Multidisciplinary approach to patient management and patient-therapist relations. Administration of physical therapy services. Professionalism, medicolegal considerations, supervision and training of support personnel. Departmental design and budgetary considerations.
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1.00 Credits
Advanced study of the neuromusculoskeletal system as it applies to the athletic population. Selected competencies of advanced clinical practice for the sports physical therapist, as outlined by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in the Description of Advanced Clinical Practice in Sports Physical Therapy. Emphasizes the development and implementation of a sports-medicine program, preparticipation physical examination, medical emergencies in the sportsmedicine setting, criteria for return to play, types and frequency of sport-specific injuries, pregame sideline/courtside set up, techniques of athletic-tape application to various body locations, and on-field examinations.
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1.00 Credits
Advanced study of the neuromusculoskeletal system as it applies to the athletic population. Selected competencies of advanced clinical practice for the sports physical therapist, as outlined by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in the Description of Advanced Clinical Practice in Sports Physical Therapy. Emphasizes recognition and intervention for emergency medical conditions, including abdominal trauma, cardiac pathology, and respiratory emergencies in the athletic/sports medicine arena; protective equipment utilized in athletics; environmental conditions of heat, cold, altitude, and playing surfaces; and criteria utilized for determination of return to play.
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1.00 Credits
Advanced study of the patellofemoral joint as it applies to the general and athletic populations. Emphasizes examination, classification, diagnosis, and management of patellofemoral pain syndromes. Physical therapy intervention primarily focused on evidence-based treatment approaches, including: joint mobilization, passive range of motion, therapeutic exercise, and a variety of bracing and taping techniques. First course in a series of three courses dealing with the diagnosis and management of lower-chair disorders.
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1.00 Credits
Advanced study of diagnosis and management of foot and ankle disorders. Clinical course designed to strengthen knowledge and application of orthotic therapy. Effective protocols for managing and trouble shooting orthotic therapy patients.
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1.50 Credits
A three-week, full-time (40 hours/week) clinical-education assignment done in an affiliated clinic, with an emphasis in any of a variety of settings: acute care, outpatient care, neurorehabilitation, orthopaedics, geriatrics, pediatrics, sports medicine, and preventive care/wellness, etc. The second of three practicums required, scheduled at the end of the Autumn Quarter of the second academic year. Full-time supervision by a licensed physical therapist required. Activities include direct patient care, team conferences, demonstrations, special assignments, and observation.
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1.50 Credits
A three-week, full-time (40 hours/week) clinical-education assignment done in an affiliated clinic, with an emphasis in any of a variety of settings: acute care, outpatient care, neurorehabilitation, orthopaedics, geriatrics, pediatrics, sports medicine, and preventive care/wellness, etc. The third of three practicums required, scheduled at the beginning of the Summer Quarter of the third academic year. Full-time supervision by a licensed physical therapist required. Activities include direct patient care, team conferences, demonstrations, special assignments, and observation.
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