CCN: PHT1310

Title: SURVEY OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DEFICITS

Credit Hrs: 2.00

Description

Course introduces student to general pathological conditions with emphasis on those commonly seen in the field of physical therapy as they relate to the musculoskeletal systems. Descriptions of how musculoskeletal diseases are classified, diagnosed and treated, as well as the natural course/ prognosis of these diseases are presented. Implications of disease processes, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, contraindications/precautions and treatment are discussed for each pathology presented in the course. The effects of aging upon disease and in general are considered.

Prerequisite(s) : Corequisite(s): PHT1300 and Prerequisite(s) and Correquisite(s): BSC2086 and BSC2086L

Lec Hrs	Lab Hrs	Oth Hrs	Fees
32.00	0.00	0.00