PTH 512 - Musculoskeletal Assessment I

This course is an introduction to orthopedic evaluation skills in neuromusculoskeletal assessment. Emphasis is on basic evaluation techniques in orthopedic and manual physical therapy with an introduction to special test diagnostic accuracy and interpretation. If provides the foundation for selection of appropriate assessment and treatment planning in orthopedics. Students learn an algorithm approach to screening, examination, and evaluation which all involves a 200 critical thinking process to establish an orthopedic impairment based physical therapy diagnosis.

4 Semester Credit(s)

Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
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Grade Type LT