SPT 661 - Clinical Reasoning 6

4 Credit(s)

Presents the clinical reasoning process involved with orthopedic and sports rehabilitation including clinical and medical history, relevant medical tests, and differential diagnosis involved in orthopedic conditions.  Concepts will include a more advanced look at lumbar, thoracic and cervical spinal conditions and examination and treatment of pelvic conditions as well a more thorough presentation of orthopedic conditions than presented in SPT 601 .  The ICF model will be emphasized and a model of physical therapy patient/client management will be followed, with focus on skills that are essential for success in the field, such as accessing research literature, communication skills, (including documentation), group work and teaming skills, professional behaviors, critical thinking and learning skills, cultural competence, leadership, and dealing with legal/ethical issues.

Credits: 4.

When Offered: Fall semester.