DPTE 732 - Musculoskeletal I: Examination

(4 hours) Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous Fall term, Year I, CSU PT classes. This course serves to introduce and expand musculoskeletal topics for first year DPT students. These topics will predominantly focus on screening, examination, evaluation, and clinical decision making in patients with musculoskeletal impairments. Additional topics include musculoskeletal impairments associated with common orthopedic pathologies, functional outcome measures, and patient centered goals. This course utilizes foundational concepts from gross anatomy, applied kinesiology, and screening and examination courses. Student mastery of previous coursework is expected. Note: This course cannot be challenged.