PT 550, coreq PT 600. Literature review, measurement systems, reliability and validity of measurement, sampling and probability theory, hypothesis testing, forms of research design and issues of internal and external validity will be discussed within the framework of systematic scientific inquiry. All PT coursework preceding PT 635. This is the first of four clinical internships. A six week, full-time placement is required for this affiliation.
Clinical faculty serve as instructors, providing students with regular feedback.
Foundations, assessment procedures, and application of the classical therapeutic exercise with a neurophysiological basis for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system. The student is also introduced to the concepts of motor control theories to enhance their application of these techniques within the context of modern movement science. Principles and practical application of evaluation, therapeutic exercise and adaptive equipment prescription for the rehabilitation of the physically disabled adult with an emphasis on spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. Etiology and therapeutic management of selected orthopedic conditions. Students will apply the principles for training of the trunk and extremity musculature in preparation for treating patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and cardiopulmonary dysfunction.