PT6284: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation II

Second of a two part series on musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Techniques for the evaluation and treatment of cervical, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and temporomandibular joint conditions will be covered, including exercise, mobilization, orthotics and neurodynamics. Surgical interventions, radiology and pathology background related to these regions will be provided. Screening for non-mechanical pain conditions will be discussed. The rehabilitation needs of specific populations, such as athletes, women, industrial workers, and musicians will be investigated. Joint and disease specific content from fall semester will be used in the patient management sections of the course. Instructional methods include lecture, demonstration, lab practice, readings, problem solving, student research. prereq: Registered PT student

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