PHYT 6322

Musculoskeletal II: Lower quarter (thoracic, lumbar, pelvis/ sacral spine, and lower extremities)

This course is an introduction to physical therapy evaluation and treatment management of common neuromusculoskeletal disorders of the thoracic, lumbar, pelvis/sacral spine, and the lower extremities (hip, knee, ankle, and foot). It also includes an introduction to differential diagnosis for neuromusculoskeletal disorders, for common orthopaedic clinical tests, fracture management, manual therapy, imaging and radiological evaluation of the lower quarter and rehabilitation of common surgical repairs of the lower quarter.

Units: 4.0