PHYT 6221 - Musculoskeletal I: Upper Quarter (Cervical Spine, TMJ, and Upper Extremities)

(4 credits)

This course is an introduction to physical therapy evaluation and treatment management of common neuromusculoskeletal disorders of the cervical spine, stomatogastric system (especially temporomandibular joint), and the upper extremities (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand). It also includes an introduction to differential diagnosis for neuromusculoskeletal disorders, for common orthopaedic clinical tests, fracture management, manual therapy, imaging and radiological evaluation of the upper quarter, and rehabilitation of common surgical repairs of the upper quarter. (summer)

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