PT 820 - Management of Lower Quarter Musculoskeletal Dysfunction

4 Cr. Hrs.

This course provides students with experience in the physical therapy examination, diagnosis, management, and outcome assessment of individual with musculoskeletal conditions affecting the lumbar spine and lower extremities such as disc herniation, facet joint dysfunction, spinal stenosis, sacroiliac dysfunction, lower extremity fractures,ligamentous instabilities, osteoarthritis and joint arthroplasty. Specific evaluation and treatment procedures include joint mobilization and manipulation techniques, work hardening, and post-surgical rehab. Relevant medical, surgical, pharmacological, and imaging procedures will also be presented in relation to the physical therapy management. Case studies will be used to integrate information and enhance the development of clinical problem solving skills and inter-professional collaboration.