This course utilizes the concepts of biomechanics and kinesiology to explore human movement from a mechanical point of view. Kinetic and kinematic analyses are used to study the role of bone, muscle, cartilage and other connective tissue in contributing to normal motion. Particular attention is paid to synovial joints as the key linkages in the human mechanical system and to how their movements are created and governed. Three credits.

Physical Therapy 528 Seminar in Clinical Issues II
Prerequisites: Physical Therapy 128, 132, 504, 506
Offered every Spring

Examination of issues of cultural and social diversity, including considerations of age, gender and ethnic differences. Students will examine their own values, beliefs and identities as related to their attitudes and behaviors in the clinical setting. Pass/Fail only. One credit.

Physical Therapy 532 Clinical Practice II*
Prerequisites: Physical Therapy 132, 505, 511, 528, 540, 552, 560
Offered every Spring

A full-time internship in a musculoskeletal clinical setting. Students will apply knowledge and skills in client management under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Six weeks. Pass/Fail only. Three credits.

Physical Therapy 533 Clinical Practice Elective*
Prerequisites: Physical Therapy 128, 528, permission of the instructor
Offered every semester

A supervised experience in physical therapy. The setting will be determined by the course instructor after evaluating the student's individual needs to insure a comprehensive clinical education experience. Focus of the student's activities will include evaluation, program planning and treatment. Six to eight weeks. Pass/Fail only. Three credits.

Physical Therapy 534 Essentials of Pharmacology
Corequisites: Physical Therapy 141, 153
Offered every Spring

A survey of the major classes of medications for nonpharmacy health-professional students. Representative drugs from each class will be studied, focusing on agents affecting the neuromuscular, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Three credits.

Physical Therapy 540 Therapeutic Exercise I*
Prerequisites: Physical Therapy 113, 114, 120, 141, 152
Corequisite: Physical Therapy 132
Special Fee: $45.00
Offered every Summer

A review of neurophysiology and skeletal muscle ultrastructure as a basis for human motion. The physiologic basis and therapeutic technique of introductory therapeutic exercise. Topics include isotonic, isometric and isokinetic exercise programs: exercise for strength, endurance, power, flexibility, balance, coordination, relaxation, and group exercises. Includes the evaluation and management of clients with musculoskeletal dysfunction through model case studies. Four credits.

Physical Therapy 541 Therapeutic Exercise II*
Prerequisite: Physical Therapy 141, 540, 552
Special Fee: $45.00
Offered every Spring

Therapeutic management of adult patients with neurological dysfunction. A variety of assessment and treatment procedures available to the physical therapist will be explored. Integration of treatment approaches will be emphasized. Theoretical models based on normal sensorimotor development, neurophysiology and motor control will be discussed as a base for clinical decision making. Concurrent laboratory sessions will emphasize the development of specific psychomotor skills necessary for the successful assessment and treatment of adult patients. Five credits.

Physical Therapy 551 Exercise Physiology*
Prerequisite: Human physiology
Offered every Fall

The physiological effects of exercise and the relationships existing among the muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems within the human body. Foundations of exercise training as treatment approach in medical and physical disorders as well as in health. Three credits.

Physical Therapy 552 Neuromuscular Medical Science*
Prerequisites: Physical Therapy 101, 141, 153
Offered every Fall

A systems approach to the study of pathophysiology related to neuromuscular disorders. Selected disorders frequently seen by the physical therapist are addressed. Consideration is given to normal and abnormal responses to disease and injury, mechanisms of injury, types of diseases; survey of etiology, symptomatology, pathology, management and prognosis. Three credits.

Physical Therapy 560 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy*
Prerequisites: Physical Therapy 113, 114, 120, 153, 540
Special Fee: $45.00
Offered every Fall

The evaluation of clients with disorders of the musculoskeletal systems, goal setting, program planning, selection of treatment techniques,

reassessment and modification of therapeutic programs will be discussed through selected case studies. Specific techniques include spinal and peripheral joint mobilization: Cyriax, McKenzie, Paris, and Maitland approaches. Techniques of soft tissue mobilization will be introduced. The course will cover special tests for examination of each joint, gait activities, and activities of daily living. Practice in problem solving is provided with patient case studies in evaluation and treatment. Six credits.

Physical Therapy 561 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I*
Prerequisites: Physical Therapy 541, 552
Corequisite: Physical Therapy 562
Special Fee: $45.00
Offered every Summer

The theoretical basis and therapeutic techniques of neurophysiological approaches in pediatrics. Didactic information with regard to growth and development from in utero to adolescence. The programs of Rood, Neurodevelopmental Therapy and others will be examined. Three credits.

Physical Therapy 562 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II*
Prerequisites: Physical Therapy 541, 552
Corequisite: Physical Therapy 561
Special Fee: $45.00
Offered every Summer

Didactic information of current theories of motor control, motor learning and skill acquisition, and the impact of age or pathology. Integration of this literature with therapeutic techniques learned in Therapeutic Exercise I and II and Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I. The evaluation of clients with specific disorders of the neuromuscular system: goal setting, program planning and selection of treatment techniques. Evaluation of client's abilities in activities of daily living. An introduction to standardized testing procedures and motion analysis. Practice in problem solving through the use of selected case studies. Three credits.