DPTC 6442 Musculoskeletal Practice IV
The fourth of four courses on the musculoskeletal system, this course emphasizes dysfunctions of the upper extremities. Content includes regional differential diagnosis, examination, assessment, intervention planning/ implementation, and establishing a physical therapy diagnosis and prognosis. Evidence-based interventions focus on patient education, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise within a patient-centered approach across the lifespan. Clinical pharmacology relevant to musculoskeletal conditions is addressed, with attention to medication implications and potential adverse effects. Diagnostic testing, including laboratory values, imaging, and other studies, is also considered.