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Apr 23, 2024
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2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PTHP 7331 - Orthopaedics I
Student groups will work through problems and case studies related to peripheral joint pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on examination, evaluation, intervention, and physical therapy diagnosis related to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot. Content will include: 1. all previously learned examination skills such as assessment of sensation, range of motion, and strength 2. special test related to the appendicular skeleton 3. interventions such as thermal modalities, electro therapeutics, therapeutic exercise, and home programs 4. evaluation, intervention, and physical therapy diagnosis skills related to the appendicular skeleton. Basic science principles will be integrated with examination and intervention. Both didactic and lab sessions will be used during this unit.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 9
Course Level: Graduate Semester
Equivalent Course: DPTH7331
DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy
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