PT 862 Musculoskeletal II

PT 861 and PT 862 present a problem-solving approach to evaluating, treating, and preventing selected musculoskeletal conditions of the axial skeleton and extremities across the lifespan, including post-operative patients/clients.

Credits

4

Offered

Fall

Outcomes

1. Apply the concepts of anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, and pathokinesiology as it relates to manual therapy interventions.
2. Determine and perform objective tests based off best available research as it relates to diagnoses.
3. Apply the concepts of the patient centered approach to the subjective examination.
4. Evaluate the data obtained from a patient centered subjective examination to make clinical judgments for the objective examination
5. Apply the concepts regional interdependence and the systems involved to patient care.
6. Recognize and differentiate when physical therapy is appropriate or a referral to another health care professional is required.
7. Synthesize subjective and objective information and design an appropriate plan of care that is safe, effective, and patient- centered.
8. Create and provide safe, effective, and proper physical therapy interventions for musculoskeletal conditions.