Briefly list subjects covered: This course expands on health histories to develop appropriate assessments measuring the level of dysfunction and impairment in Subacute, Acute, Chronic, Chronic 1 and Chronic 2 of common basic conditions that health practitioners may encounter.
Recognition of conditions outside of the scope of practice is also instructed.
There is both a theory and practical component to this course.
- Indications
- Contraindications
- General assessment tests: Rule outs, Range of motion (ROM)
- Orthopedic Tests
- Neurological Tests
- Students approach the musculoskeletal system regionally from the perspective of relevant clinical anatomy, pathology, biomechanics, diagnostic categories, current diagnostic tests and treatment strategies.
- The laboratory section of the course provides the student with skills in performing a focused orthopedic examination as the basis for an accurate assessment.
- The objectives of the course will be achieved through in class/lab , video/ lecture , assignments and reading time. Evaluation of the student may be based on a variety of means, including graded homework, exams, quizzes, tests, papers, assignments, practical examinations et cetera.
- All students will be notified a minimum of 2-4 days prior to the date of any test and or examination. Students will be given ample time to complete assignments.
CONDITIONS BY REGION
Common to ALL RegionĀ – Anxiety
Common to ALL RegionĀ – Arthritis ā inflammatory
Common to ALL RegionĀ – Arthritis ā osteoarthritis
Common to ALL RegionĀ – Common Cold
Common to ALL RegionĀ – Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Common to ALL RegionĀ – Depression
Common to ALL RegionĀ – Dislocations
Common to ALL RegionĀ – Fibromyalgia
Common to ALL RegionĀ – Fractures
Common to ALL Region – Hay Fever
Common to ALL RegionĀ – Hypertension
Common to ALL RegionĀ – Pregnancy
Common to ALL Region – Scar Tissue
Common to ALL Region – Sprains
Common to ALL Region – Strain
