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2.00 Credits
Study of physiological responses to pathology of the endocrine, hepatic, immune, integumentary, gastrointestinal, renal, and reproductive systems, including mechanisms basic to inflammation, neoplasia, tissue repair and regeneration, and pain across the four major systems of PT practice. Systems screening, physical therapy practice patterns, and medical management, including pharmacotherapy is emphasized. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: Admission to physical therapy program.
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Prerequisites: Admission to physical therapy program.
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1.00 Credits
Introduces the roles of physical therapists in a changing health care system and the following professional topics: APTA; guide to physical therapy practice; ethics, conduct and informed consent; communication; diversity; involvement of the patient; systems perspectives; documentation; reimbursement; and literature. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: Admission to physical therapy program.
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Prerequisites: Admission to physical therapy program.
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3.00 Credits
The study of functional musculoskeletal anatomy, including arthrokinematics, osteokinematics, muscular actions and control, and kinesiological concepts that govern motion concerns. Course content will focus on normal human motion; pathological human motion will be introduced. Students will use living subject models for surface anatomy palpation and functional analysis of movement patterns. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: Admission to physical therapy program.
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Prerequisites: Admission to physical therapy program.
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4.00 Credits
Diagnostic procedures for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions that affect the upper and lower extremities, and spine. Includes: patient screening for medical disease, physical examination for impairments and functional limitations, clinical decision-making, and referral strategies. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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4.00 Credits
Students will learn the basic, evidence-based intervention and establishment of prognosis skills for musculoskeletal extremity and spinal pathologies. An eclectic approach to patient management is presented so that manual and therapeutic exercise techniques may be applied clinically. Basic issues of injury prevention and wellness will be addressed. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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3.00 Credits
Study of pathology associated with the musculoskeletal system due to disease conditions and trauma across the lifespan. Topics also include principles in diagnostic imaging, orthopedic surgical and medical management, and pharmacology, where appropriate. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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2.00 Credits
Students will be exposed to an array of clinical issues associated with decision-making for patients with primary musculoskeletal disorders. Issues such as reimbursement, access to the clinician, effective communication, confidentiality, cultural diversity, and effective utilization of community resources will be explored as the student becomes involved in total case management. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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3.00 Credits
Rigid and deformable body mechanical principles will be used to understand normal human function and pathomechanics related to dysfunction. Application of principles to understand examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention for impairments, functional limitations, and disability will be emphasized. Methods of kinematic, kinetic, and electromyographic investigation will be introduced. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to bioinstrumentation systems used in biomechanics research and rehabilitation practice. Biomechanical and measurement theory will be examined. Students will develop entry-level skills in methods of data collection and processing using instruments to measure human movement and balance. Cross-listed with MOV 435, MOV 535, and PT 435. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Registration permit required.
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Prerequisite: Registration permit required.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
A study of speical topics not regularly covered in the curriculum. Expectations of this course approximate those in other 500-level courses. May be repeated for credit when the content varies. Prerequisites: Variable depending upon the semester in which the special topics course is utilized; admission to the D.P.T. program.
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Prerequisites: Variable depending upon the semester in which the special topics course is utilized; admission to the D.P.T. program.
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