Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapyfor the Upper Quarter (PHT 5 742)
Term: 2026-2027 Acadmic Year Fall
Description
This course introduces manual therapy joint and soft tissue techniques for upper quarter musculoskeletal conditions. Students learn assessment and treatment approaches for cervical spine, thoracic spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Laboratory sessions focus on developing handling skills, patient positioning, and safe application of selected techniques from major manual therapy schools of thought. Students identifykey clinical presentations responsive to manual therapy and develop skills in basic techniqueselectionand application.