PT 415 Biomechanics and Kinesiology with lab: A study of the principles of musculoskeletal biomechanics and kinesiology including mechanical behavior and properties of bone, tendon, ligament, joint, cartilage, skeletal muscle, and peripheral nerve as applied to the human body. Analysis of forces, and muscle functions involved in human movement are modeled as a foundation for evaluation and therapeutic intervention. The components of normal posture and gait are included.
PT 440 Therapeutic Exercise I with lab: Basic theory, treatment planning and implementation of exercise programs directed towards the functional restoration of the musculoskeletal system are discussed. The student learns basic therapeutic exercise, stretching and manual therapy techniques and their safe application using biomechanical and physiological concepts as they relate to the stages of connective tissue, bone and joint tissue healing following injury or surgery. The student then learns a regional approach to musculoskeletal treatment beginning with planning and therapeutic exercise intervention of common neck and trunk musculoskeletal impairments.
PT 410 Applied Human Physiology with lab: Application of the principles of exercise physiology to work and rehabilitation environments. Acute and adaptive responses to exercises are examined from the molecular to the systems level. The major emphasis is on the neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and endocrine systems. Includes assessment techniques and training principles.
PT515: Evaluation and Treatment: Cardiopulmonary and Acute Care: Evaluation, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions of patients with complex medical conditions requiring physical therapy services are discusses; included cardiopulmonary conditions, wounds and burns. Evaluation and treatment procedures encompass various stages of recovery and include treatment of the patient in the intensive care unit. Emphasis is placed upon synthesis, analysis, and integration of subjective and objective patient data for scientific clinical decision making.