Description
This course provides foundational knowledge of common pathologies, congenital and developmental disorders, and oncological conditions thatimpacthuman movement and function through disease and dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal, neurological, hematologic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal,hepaticand biliary, urogenital,endocrineand metabolic, and immunologic body systems.Emphasisisplacedonthe clinical detection of their presence through medical screening as part of the physical therapy examination. The use of imaging and the pharmacological management of these common conditions are introduced and integrated into the medical screening process.Screening for psychosocial factors and knowledge of the neurophysiological mechanisms of pain are introduced and integrated into the physical therapy examination process as well.Students will engage through case-based applications to develop the clinical knowledge and skills necessary toperform a medical screening thatensuressafe and effective physical therapy practice.