REHAB 711 / Musculoskeletal Health Assessment and Diagnostics for Advanced Practice Therapists

3 unit(s)

This course will introduce students to measurement properties of diagnostic evaluations using examples related to musculoskeletal disorders or diseases. In addition to an introduction to the basic concepts of radiology and laboratory testing, students will learn and practice performing a comprehensive musculoskeletal health assessment that includes biomechanical, physical and functional assessments of patients with musculoskeletal disorders or diseases, particularly lower extremity osteoarthritis. Expert faculty members from several disciplines will facilitate all sessions.