Schedule
Mon-Tue-Thu, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM (5/11/2009 - 8/21/2009) Location: MAIN EAST 110
Sat, 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM (5/11/2009 - 5/15/2009) Location: ATTND ATTND
Sat, 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM (5/11/2009 - 8/21/2009) Location: ATTND ATTND
Description
This course introduces students to proper orthopedic examination procedures and test for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, pelvis, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, knee, ankle and foot. Orthopedic assessments of plexopathies, thoracic outlet, and nerve tension signs are also taught and assessed. It also presents an organized system for approaching musculoskeletal disorders and introduces students to the necessity of differentially diagnosing between musculoskeletal disorders and visceral disease processes.
Prerequisite(s): BASC 5301 Gross Anatomy II; CHSC 5203 Clinical Biomechanics/Motion Palpation