PHYT 7303 - Advanced Clinical Orthopedics

(3) Credit Hours

This clinically based course will explore factors that influence principles of orthopedic management for clients/patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction. Learning activities will focus on improving the students’ understanding of factors relating to clinical decision-making. Students will be challenged to apply evidence- based clinical decision-making models to evaluate interventions. The clinical context will foster an expanded appreciation of the professional roles of the orthopedic physical therapist. Fall semester; year 3. Differential course fee will be assessed.