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, PTH 645.

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.

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.

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, PTH 636, PTH 646.

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, PTH 735, PTH 745.

Study of physiological responses to cancer and selected pathologies of the endocrine, cardiovascular, immunological, and respiratory systems and their pharmacological management. Prerequisite: PTH 623. Co-requisites: PTH 736, PTH 746.

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.

Introduction to neuroscience as it relates to physical therapy. Case studies are used to relate implications of neurological lesions with physical therapy interventions. Prerequisite: HSC 630.

Mock clinic format is utilized to introduce specific clinical situations and case studies for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Problem solving, interaction and technical skills are analyzed. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: PTH 635, PTH 645. Co-requisites: PTH 622, PTH 636, PTH 646.

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, PTH 635, PTH 636, PTH 645, PTH 646.

Introduction to theory, concepts, and procedures of examination and diagnosis in musculoskeletal physical therapy practice with laboratory practice in selected measures. Prerequisites: HSC 630. Co-requisites: PTH 617, PTH 645.

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, PTH 633, PTH 646, PTH 666, PTH 672.

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, PTH 635.

Introduction to evaluation procedures and interventions used for patients with a variety of orthopedic dysfunctions. Prerequisite: PTH 635, PTH 645. Co-requisites: PTH 622, PTH 633, PTH 636.

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.

This lab-based course teaches foundational manual therapy techniques used in physical therapy for the treatment of extremity dysfunctions and associated painful postures. Prerequisites: PTH 636, PTH 646.

This lab-based course teaches manual therapy techniques used in physical therapy for treatment of spine dysfunction and associated painful postures. Prerequisite: PTH 661.

This course introduces the treatment techniques and procedures that are integral to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in treating neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, integumentary, and cardiopulmonary conditions. Prerequisites: PTH 645.

The study of professional issues in physical therapy. This course will focus on the role of physical therapists as health care providers. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy program.

The study of professional issues in physical therapy. Course will focus on practice, political, and demographic issues. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: PTH 665.

Anatomical and kinesiological overview of joints in the human body. Includes anatomy, joint and tissue biomechanics, and detailed study of human gait. Prerequisites: PTH 635.

International one-week travel that introduces physical therapy practice and service in another country. Part of course may present specialty practice area with practical application to patients. Prerequisite: admission to the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy.

Exploration and application of concepts and theories of motor control and learning for development of interventions in rehabilitation. Prerequisite: PTH 626.

Course introduces biomedical ethics principles to physical therapy students including ethical theories and decision-making strategies. Narrative and case analysis methodologies are used to understand ethical behavior. Prerequisites: admission to the Physical Therapy program.