PT 714 Structure & Function IV
This tutorial-based course covers the in-depth structure and function of the normal and impaired axial skeleton and genitourinary system, including problems related to pregnancy, spinal dysfunction, TMJ, and spinal cord injury. Building on the foundational musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, integumentary, and other systems presented in previous semesters, patient problems are inherently more complex and likely to involve at least two or more systems. The interactive effects of normal, pathological, developmental or age-related and environmental influences on the ability to perform activities of daily living and on response to exercise are explored. The implications of pharmacologic use and interactions on the relevant systems and on exercise tolerance also are included. 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.