PT 611 Structure & Function I
This tutorial-based course covers the structure and function of the normal and impaired musculoskeletal system. Normal anatomy and biomechanics are examined in the context of patient cases with common musculoskeletal problems to understand the tissue and organ stressors (including environmental interaction, aging and disease processes) and resultant physiological responses that may then lead to or exacerbate pathology, impairment or dysfunction. Also included in this semester and tied to components of each course are several structured clinical or clinically-related exposures that serve as a mechanism for understanding clinical relevance of practice and patient care principles covered during the semester.