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PT 6132 - Physical Therapy Management of Medical Conditions I

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This is the first course in a two-part series focusing on medical conditions. This course introduces students to pathology; behavioral, social, and environmental factors impacting health; and provides the foundation for understanding pathophysiology and genetics as related to mechanisms of disease. Students will study the medical/surgical and physical therapy management of metabolic bone diseases, inflammation and tissue healing, infectious processes, cancer, and hematological conditions. Principles of diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and pharmacology and their application in physical therapy are discussed. Case study methodology will provide students with opportunities to develop clinical reasoning skills. Clinical reasoning related to the diagnostic process and identification of referral situations are explored.