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2012-2014 Graduate Catalog 
    
2012-2014 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PT 8690 - Women’s Health


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This course will examine how medical knowledge regarding women’s health has expanded dramatically. The gender specific nature of medical interventions is becoming clearer as women are studied scientifically and medically. Physical therapists benefit from recognizing gender patterns for disease, as well as gender specific interventions. This course addresses prevalent women’s health issues including: hormone replacement therapies, menopause, pelvic floor musculature function, dysfunction, and incontinence; osteoporosis, lymphedema management; pregnancy, exercise, and musculoskeletal disorders; female cardiovascular concerns; and the female athlete. The course consists of both lecture and lab experiences and is held at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Opportunities are given for observing female support groups and for interaction with key women’s health experts. This course fulfills an elective requirement in the physical therapy program.