DPT 635 - Musculoskeletal Practice III

Description
Explores the clinical application of biomechanics, functional movement, and examination principles for musculoskeletal dysfunction of the cervicothoracic region. The pathology of common disorders seen in physical therapy practice related to this region will be emphasized including etiology, epidemiology, and clinical signs and symptoms. Concentrates on the application of psychomotor skills related to regional palpation, examination, and evidence-based interventions emphasizing patient education, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise in a patient-centered approach across the lifespan.

Course Delivery Model(s): Blended

Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 40
Total Hours: 88
Credits: 4

Prerequisites: DPT 621 622 623 624 625 627 628
Corequisites: DPT 631 632 633 634 636 637

Repeatable (# of times): 0

Grade Type: Letter