600
Introduction to the pathophysiology of immune, integumentary, gastrointestinal, urological, and hepatic systems. Emphasis is placed on clinical and pharmacological management pertinent to physical therapy practice. Prerequisites:
HSC 630. Co-requisites:
PTH 635, 645.
Credits
2(2-0)
Examination of life stages and their relationship to patient conditions seen in physical therapy. The developmental foundations of therapeutic procedures are discussed. Prerequisite: admission to the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy. Co-requisites:
HSC 630.
Credits
2(2-0)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
Credits
1(1-0)
Study of the theories, issues, and physiological principles of aging in musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary systems. Prerequisites:
PTH 617, 635.
Credits
2(2-0)
Students will learn evaluation procedures and strategies for clinical management of the pediatric patient. Prerequisite:
PTH 618.
Credits
2(2-0)
Pathophysiology and pharmacological management of diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system as they relate to physical therapy practice. Prerequisite:
PTH 617. Co-requisites:
PTH 633, 636, 646.
Credits
2(2-0)
Study of pathophysiology and pharmacological management of disease states associated with the nervous system. Emphasis is placed on the clinical management pertinent to physical therapy practice. Prerequisite:
PTH 622. Co-requisites:
PTH 732, 735, 745.
Credits
2(2-0)
Study of physiological responses to cancer and selected pathologies of the endocrine, cardiovascular, immunological, and respiratory systems and of their pharmacological management. Physical therapy clinical management and use of drug therapy in rehabilitation is emphasized. Prerequisite:
PTH 623. Co-requisites:
PTH 736, 746.
Credits
2(2-0)
Study and application of patient imaging in the practice of physical therapy. Prerequisite: admission to the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy. Co-requisites:
HSC 630,
PTH 618.
Credits
1(1-0)
Introduction to neuroanatomy as it relates to physical therapy. Case studies are used to relate implications of neurological lesions with physical therapy intervention. Prerequisites:
HSC 630.
Credits
3(3-0)
Mock clinic format is utilized to introduce specific clinical situations and case studies. Problem solving, interaction and technical skills are analyzed. CR/NC only. Prerequisites:
PTH 635, 645. Co-requisites:
PTH 622, 636, 646.
Credits
3(1-3)
This course provides one six-week full-time clinical education experience for physical therapy students in physical therapy practice settings. Focus of experience is orthopedic disorders. CR/NC only. Prerequisites:
PTH 633, 635, 636, 645, 646.
Credits
6(Spec)
Introduction to theory, concepts, and procedures of examination and diagnosis of patients with dysfunctions of musculoskeletal system, with laboratory practice in selected measures. Prerequisites:
HSC 630. Co- requisites:
PTH 617, 645.
Credits
2(1-2)
Theory, concepts, and procedures central to examination and diagnosis of patients with orthopedic dysfunctions or disabilities, with laboratory practice in selected measures. Prerequisite:
PTH 635. Co-requisite:
PTH 622, 633, 646, 666, 672.
Credits
2(1-2)
Introduction to basic clinical management procedures used in physical therapy practice and the scientific and clinical rationale for such procedures. Prerequisite:
HSC 630. Co-requisites:
PTH 617, 635.
Credits
5(3-4)
Introduction to evaluation procedures and interventions used for patients with a variety of orthopedic dysfunctions. Prerequisite:
PTH 635, 645. Co-requisites:
PTH 622, 633, 636.
Credits
5(3-4)
Introduction to fundamental principles and concepts of research and evidence-based clinical practice applied to the physical therapy profession.
Credits
3(3-0)
The role of physical therapists as teachers and learners in a variety of situations and settings is explored. Prerequisites: admission to the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy.
Credits
2(2-0)
Lab demonstration/participation is used to study foundational manual therapy techniques used in physical therapy for the treatment of extremity dysfunctions and associated painful postures. Prerequisites:
PTH 636, 646.
Credits
1(0-2)
The study of manual techniques used in physical therapy for the treatment of spine dysfunction and associated painful posture. Prerequisite:
PTH 661.
Credits
2(0-4)
This course introduces the treatment techniques and procedures that are integral to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in treating neuromuscular or musculoskeletal problems. Prerequisites:
PTH 645.
Credits
1(0-2)
The study of professional issues in physical therapy. Course will focus on a role of physical therapist as a health care provider. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to the Physical Therapy program.
Credits
1(1-0)
The study of professional issues in physical therapy. Course will focus on practice, political and demographic issues. CR/NC only. Prerequisite:
PTH 665.
Credits
1(1-0)
Anatomical and kinesiological overview of joints in the human body. Includes anatomy, joint biomechanics, arthrokinematics, osteokinematics and detailed study of human gait. Prerequisite:
PTH 635.
Credits
4(3-3)
International one-week travel experience that introduces physical therapy practice and service in Ireland, or another country, as planned by instructor. A portion of the course presents hippotherapy with practical application to patients. Prerequisite: admission to the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy.
Credits
3(Spec)
Introduction to current theories of motor control and motor learning with applications to case studies in neurological physical therapy. Prerequisite:
PTH 626.
Credits
2(2-0)
The course introduces biomedical ethics principles to students in physical therapy education programs. Students are instructed in ethical theories and decision-making strategies. Prerequisites: admission to the Physical Therapy program.
Credits
3(3-0)