PTR 629 - Evaluation & Intervention - Persons with Musculoskeletal Problems II

This course offers an overview of orthopedic

physical therapy management of musculoskeletal

conditions of the spine and temporomandibular

joint. An in depth study of spinal biomechanics,

pathophysiology, pathology, and specific

disorders of the spine establishes a foundation

for a comprehensive examination and evaluation

of the spine, as well as a rationale for the

therapeutic intervention. Physical Therapy

diagnosis, as a central element in patient

management, will be explored. Patient education,

orthopedic manual therapy (both thrust and

non-thrust techniques), therapeutic exercise and

patient education will be emphasized in

physical therapy intervention. Additional topics

include ergonomics, mechanisms and management

of chronic pain, and work conditioning. The

“Guide to Physical Therapist Practice” will serve

as a tool to assist in clinical decision making.