PHT 2252 - Orthopedic Disabilities and Treatment

2 Credit Hours
(Spring)

Concepts of orthopedic physical therapy management as well as the therapeutic applications related to bone, cartilage, muscle and soft tissue healing processes. Various musculoskeletal diseases and orthopedic conditions will be introduced including their related pathology and treatment plans. Various surgical precautions, tests and measures, common orthotics, gait deviations, joint mobilizations, soft tissue techniques, and use of modalities for orthopedic conditions. Diagnostic tools such as plain film radiography, computed tomography, diagnostic ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging will be introduced. This course requires a grade of C or higher.

Prerequisite(s): PHT 1800L - Physical Therapy Clinical Practice I 2 Credit Hours

Corequisite(s): PHT 2252L - Orthopedic Disabilities and Treatment Lab 1 Credit Hour