Perform examinations and interventions with proper body mechanics for the therapist and the patient. Identify the reliability, validity, sensitivity, and specificity of manual muscle testing, goniometry, and static posture analysis. Identify evidence from the research literature that addresses the efficacy of massage and other soft tissue techniques. Demonstrate professional behaviors in all interactions with patients, clients, families, care givers, other health care providers, other consumers and payers. General Students are expected to attend all sessions of the course and to participate in discussions and lab activities as they occur.
All assignments are to be handed in on the due date.
Materials should be typed or machine-printed in a legible fashion. For reports do not use cover pages. Observation reports 1. During patient care observed in the clinical clerkship, note the draping and positioning of the patient and the body mechanics of the therapist. Prepare a one page report and include a description of the body mechanics and positioning and the rationale for the position and draping of the patient, based on the patient's diagnoses, impairments, functional limitations and comfort.