DPT 6412 Musculoskeletal Practice I
This is the first of four courses on the musculoskeletal system, emphasizing dysfunctions of the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip region. Students engage in clinical application of biomechanical and functional movement principles to regional differential diagnosis, examination, assessment, intervention planning/implementation, and establishing a physical therapy diagnosis and prognosis for patients with lumbar spine, pelvis and/or hip region dysfunction. Evidence-based interventions for the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip region are taught, emphasizing patient education, manual therapy (joint and soft tissue mobilization, trigger point dry needling), and therapeutic exercise in a patient-centered approach across the lifespan.