DPT 724 Advanced Topics
This course is designed to build upon concepts covered in prior musculoskeletal and clinical course work and introduce advanced and specialty topics in musculoskeletal physical therapy. Students will integrate and apply previous knowledge and skills to new contexts while critically analyzing physical therapy practice in the musculoskeletal setting. The course will be divided into three main areas. The first will address the history, clinical decision-making, application, and efficacy of manual therapy techniques including mobilization and manipulation to the spine and extremities. The second portion of the semester will build upon these concepts while addressing the anatomy, epidemiology, pathology, and management of individuals with temporomandibular joint dysfunction, upper cervical spine dysfunction, headaches, thoracic outlet syndrome, pediatric/adolescent scoliosis and Women's health related diagnoses. The third portion of the course will address the physical therapy, medical and orthotic/prosthetic management of amputations. Concepts of modern pain science will be integrated into each of these topic areas. This course includes lecture and laboratory and is designed to utilize integrated clinical experiences to build on clinical care in an evidenced based format.
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