Schedule
Tue, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3/10/2025 - 5/1/2025) Location: MAIN BRCHM 41
Thu, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3/10/2025 - 5/1/2025) Location: MAIN BRCHM 41
Fri, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (3/10/2025 - 5/1/2025) Location: MAIN BRCHM 41
Description
The purpose of this course is to introduce the physical therapy student to the clinical management of patients with musculoskeletal disorders with an emphasis on the lower extremities. This course will build upon previous coursework in the curriculum to apply management strategies for patients with musculoskeletal pain. Students will learn techniques and strategies to examine, evaluate, and effectively treat patients with lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders. Treatments will include therapeutic exercise, functional mobility, and manual therapy with an emphasis on patient and therapist safety. Students will engage in a variety of teaching and learning strategies. Upon completion of this course, students will have the foundational knowledge to manage patients with musculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremity.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the physical therapy program and successful completion of all prior coursework therein or permission of the course director and the Physical Th