PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENT & TECHNIQUES-I [403 ] (403 A Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy)

COURSE DESCRIPTION :

The course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the Principles and Concepts of Musculoskeletal Evaluation & Assessment including relevant Interventions of Musculoskeletal dysfunction of the Spine , upper extremity and lower Extremity. In the laboratory sessions, evaluation and treatment techniques will be demonstrated and practiced, including regional palpation, examination, and evidence-based interventions emphasizing patient education, manual therapy and therapeutic exercise including posture and movement retraining in a patient-centered approach across the lifespan.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES :

On Sussessful completion of this course ,Students will be able to

Assess and treat different Musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the Spine , upper extremity and lower Extremity .

Utilizing core Principles and Concepts of Musculoskeletal Evaluation & Assessment including evidence-based Physical Therapy interventions.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS :

Therapeutics Exercises and Technique, By: Carolyn Kisner & Lynn Allen Colby 7th edition.
Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorder by: Hertling, D, and Kessler RM Physical Therapy Principles and Methods. 4th ed. BPhiladelphia.PA: WB Sunders
Orthopedic Physical Assessment. Magee, D.6th ed. Philadelphia PA: WB Sunders 2014
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy By: Donatelli &Michael J. Wooden 4th Edition.
Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics, A problem-solving approach By: Atkinson,Coutts & Hassenkamp 2ndEdition
Clinical orthopaedic rehabilitation By S. Brent. Brotzman & Kevin. E. Wilk, 2nd edition, Mosby publishers.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

This course with course code 403 is combination of four sub subjects

403 A :Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 403 B : Sports Physical therapy

403 C :Geriatric Physical Therapy 403 D: Pediatric Physical Therapy

Assessment Schedule : 3 tests & one send-up written examination including objective & subjective (SEQs, LEQs) type questions for each Sub-subjects individually.
Internal Assessment (based on class tests, class performance and attendance): 30 Marks as a whole course.

Written: 135 Marks , Practical: 135 Marks