OTDP 6223 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation OT Practice
This musculoskeletal rehabilitation course presents the etiology, typical symptoms, treatment and interventions of various disabling musculoskeletal conditions commonly addressed in occupational therapy practice. Topics include the assessment of muscle function, ROM, joint mobilization, sensation, pain, edema, and wound status. Intervention and treatment practices pertaining to musculoskeletal conditions will be examined (e.g., transfer training, ADL training, adaptive and assistive equipment, orthosis and ergonomic principles). This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods, and includes an experiential lab immersion.