DPT 7112 - Orthopedic Physical Therapy III Lab

This course provides instruction, demonstration, and supervised hands-on practice of a variety of manual examination and intervention techniques related to the orthopedic management of a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions in the spine and extremities. Specific techniques include soft tissue and joint manipulation, dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, transvers friction massage, therapeutic taping, and diagnostic ultrasound imaging. Application of knowledge will focus on integrating concepts within the framework of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions related to the spine and extremities.