TDPT 7202 - Musculoskeletal – Extremity Disorders and Sports Injuries

This course will address physical therapy examination, evaluation and treatment of common sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions of the peripheral joints. Current evidence regarding tests and measures will be emphasized to assist in differential diagnosis of common musculoskeletal conditions. Evidence-based treatments for conservative and post-surgical interventions will be discussed, applied and practice in case scenarios. Ergonomic concepts related to job, work area and home assessment and reintegration of function is discussed and practiced. Various interventions including, but not limited to, physical agents, mechanical agents, manual techniques (thrust and non-thrust joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy technique, etc.) ambulation and functional activity progression, discharge planning to various environments and therapeutic exercise will be emphasized and practiced in class and lab sessions.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program

Hours:
5