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PHT 1310 - Survey of Musculoskeletal Deficits


2 credit(s)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: BSC 1094C
Corequisite: PHT 1300

Course introduces the student to general pathological conditions with emphasis on those commonly seen in the field of physical therapy as they relate to the musculoskeletal systems. Descriptions of how musculoskeletal diseases are classified and the natural course/prognosis of these diseases are presented. Implications of disease processes, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, contraindications/precautions treatment are discussed for each pathology presented in this course. The effects of aging upon disease and in general are considered.



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