2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 13, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

PHTH 532 - Systems and Disease II


Credits: Three (3)
Prerequisite: PHTH-531, For PT Students
This course is the second of a four-course series that focuses on diseases affecting systems of the body. This course emphasizes the physical therapy management of pathological conditions of the musculoskeletal system throughout the lifespan. Each condition will be presented with specific reference to etiology, pathology, differential diagnosis and current medical management. Different levels of impairments, functional limitations (activities), and disabilities (participation) will also be examined. The course emphasizes the development of clinical decision making, differential diagnosis and effective physical therapy interventions for these patient populations.