PT 526 - Clinical Pathology: Orthopedic

Prerequisites, PT 510, PT 510L, PT 525, PT 525L, physical therapy major, or consent of instructor. Corequisites, PT 530, PT 531. This course provides the foundational understanding of orthopedic diseases and disorders encountered by physical therapists. This lecture course covers the epidemiology, pathophysiological processes, medical management, pharmacological management and implications and indications for physical therapy of these disorders to prepare the student for the clinical courses and clinical experiences to follow. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits