Gross anatomy of the anterior and posterior abdominal walls, the superficial and deep back muscles, lower extremities, head, neck, thorax, and upper extremities. Includes 2 credit hours for dissection lab. Neuroanatomy and basic functional neurology. Includes 2 credit hours for laboratory experience. Presentation of principles and practice of evaluation of musculoskeletal dysfunction and disability through the use of lecture, demonstration, and laboratory experience.
Students register for one lab section only.
Theory and application of physical agents including thermal, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, extremity compression, spinal traction, assistive devices, transfers, wheelchairs, and massage. Students register for one lab section only. Part-time clinical experience one afternoon per week. Students are supervised and evaluated by clinical instructors. Students practice evaluation, treatment skills, and appropriate professional behavior learned during the semester.