This course offers an in depth study of musculoskeletal conditions. Physical therapy assessment, and interventions for orthopedic conditions will be explored. Consideration for geriatric and pediatric populations will be made. The lab portion of the course provides students with the opportunity to apply therapeutic exercise and assessment techniques to common orthopedic conditions, and an introduction to the application and use of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Credit hours: 4.0
Lab hours: 1.0
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