PHTH 718 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS

2-4 cr

Description This course examines medical/systemic conditions whose signs and/or symptoms present as muscular and/or skeletal problems. Students will learn screening, systems review, and examination skills designed to assist in the differentiation of pathological etiologies underlying disease and injury. Additional emphasis will be placed on identifying “red flags” that indicate physical therapist treatment may be contraindicated or referral to another health care professional is warranted. The course provides an in-depth overview of related pathophysiology and the mechanisms of common musculoskeletal diseases and disorders.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Pre - requisite: PHGY 730 Human Physiology and registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum.

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