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2023-2024 Springfield College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Springfield College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHTH 644 - Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions I


This course provides students with the foundations needed for patient care of musculoskeletal conditions with a specific focus on psychomotor skills necessary for examination of the spine and extremities. Measurement and interpretation of range of motion, manual muscle testing, and joint and soft tissue mobilization techniques will be covered. Pain science theory and its application to patients with musculoskeletal conditions is introduced.
Credits: 3