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Biomechanical Interventions (OCT 5 125 C)

Term: 2016-2017 Academic Year Spring

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Prerna Poojary-Mazzotta Poojary-Mazzotta
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Anne Helen Hull
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Melinda Webster Petty
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Description

This course presents the theory and rationale of competency-based occupational therapy and evidence-based interventions for clients with orthopedic deficits. Students will apply biomechanical frames of reference, evaluation and treatment to the specific problems limiting a clients independence in basic or instrumental activities of daily living. These performance limitations may include ROM, strength, pain, sensory loss, endurance, work conditioning, posture, ergonomics and other physical disabilities.