This Web document is updated twice a year, on or about the first day of registration for Fall and Spring semesters. Fulfills Quantitative Intensive BS Course. Introduction to the scientific process and to current research in physical therapy, research design and methods, statistical analysis, formulating a research question, and critique of the literature are discussed.
Students register for one lab section only.
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.