DPT 6313 Foundational Sciences 3 Lab A & B
Fourth in the Foundational Sciences sequence, this course will emphasize the basic and clinical sciences—anatomy/ biology, biomechanics, embryology, histology, exercise physiology, functional anatomy, kinematics, kinetics, motor control, motor development, motor learning, pathology, pharmacology, physiology. The foundational sciences content will focus on normal movement and factors creating movement dysfunctions across the lifespan as it relates to: 1) total knee arthroplasty, 2) sepsis/ICU acquired weakness, 3) cardiovascular disease 4) pulmonary conditions, 5) torticollis, 6) Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy, 7) Guillain-Barre syndrome, and 8) multiple sclerosis. Following a regional approach, students will study the structures and functions of the body in health and impaired states, as well as the impact of examination and interventions. The use of plastinated and plastic models, clinical images (radiographs, scans), software, video, as well as observation and palpation, will be used to facilitate learning and discussions fostering the integration of Page 2 skills and knowledge acquired in the Physical Therapy Reasoning, Patient/Client Management, and Professional Topics courses.
Offered
DPT 6313 Lab Course will be offered after Spring 2021.