This category system establishes a logical and effective structure for diagnosis and treatment based upon three identifiable and interrelated systems of body reaction. Each of the categories is marked by its own symptomatology and technique correction. This course deals with the fundamental concepts of radiographic interpretation of normal variance and disease processes of the soft tissues of the chest and abdomen. Clinical and lab findings are correlated with the radiographic depiction of the pathology. Follow-up diagnostic procedures are discussed.
Emphasis is placed on musculoskeletal conditions of the cervical spine and related areas.
Instruction is given in passive and active care utilizing physical therapeutic modalities and procedures together with discussion of CPT and ICD-9 coding relevant to the modalities and procedures presented. This course has two main goals. The first is learning to use psychological principles in dealing with patients. Crisis intervention, communication skills and training, therapeutic effectiveness in psychosomatic illness, stress reduction, as well as pain management, are included. The second goal of the course is the recognition of psychopathological conditions to help students in treatment planning and referral.