PHTH 822 - Musculoskeletal II (4)

This course reviews the musculoskeletal anatomy and common pathologies of the cervical spine, TMJ, and upper extremities. Medical management, including pharmacological agents and imaging studies, for selected pathologies are discussed. An overview of medical screening and differential diagnosis appropriate for each selected region is provided. Emphasis is on the application and integration of evidence-based physical therapy practice for the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, interventions, and outcome measures for these pathologies in both the lecture and laboratory settings. Examination and intervention techniques are practiced in the laboratory and applied to instructor-selected case studies and simulated patients. Critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills are integrated in case scenarios. Spring