PT6283
PT 6283 - Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 1 (6 Cr.)
Family Medicine and Community Health (11735)
TMED - Medical School
PT 6283 - Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 1 (6 Cr.)
Course description
First of a two part series on musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Evaluation concepts are introduced and methods practiced. Techniques for the treatment of lower extremity, lumbar and thoracic spine conditions will be covered, including exercise, mobilization/manipulation, traction and orthotics. Surgical interventions, medical imaging and pathology background related to these regions will be provided. Instructional methods include lecture, demonstration, lab practice, readings, problem solving, student presentation, research, and written assignments. Clerkship (PT 6215) clinic experience complements the coursework.
prereq: enrolled PT student
prereq: enrolled PT student
Minimum credits
6
Maximum credits
6
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Lecture
Requirements
000030
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall