Kukulka, C.G., Chair; Behrman, A.; Brunt, D.; Creel, G.; Finley, M.C.; Light, K.; Martin, D.; Miller, G.; Trimble, M.; Wroe, M.C., Professor Emeritus.

All faculty are advisers.

The psychological, emotional and social aspects of disability as they relate to a patient’s changing role in the family and community as a result of disability. Will also include issues on the role of the physical therapist as a team member in integrating the patient back into the social environment.

Examination of motor and physical development of the child with emphasis on disability issues of physical therapy treatment of the child.

Methods underlying the development of case study reports for publication in professional journals.

Supervised field work experiences in rehabilitation and outpatient facilities approved by the department.

Principles and procedures for planning, budgeting, personnel management, marketing and delivery of physical therapy care in the changing environment of health care reform.

Review of basic principles in research and manuscript preparation. Emphasis is on the ability to critically read and interpret the scientific literature.

Presentation of case studies developed by students on their clinical internships. Students will be required to not only present their case studies but to also act as critical reviewers for all presentations.

Physical therapy and health care in relation to practice. Includes introduction to medical terminology, verbal and nonverbal communication, and documentation in medical records.

Study of the structures of the human body with emphasis on neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems. Lectures are supplemented by intensive laboratory experience, including dissection of upper extremities.

Study of the structures of the human body with emphasis on neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems. Lectures are supplemented by intensive laboratory experiences including dissection of lower extremities, neck and trunk.

Function of the human body with emphasis on biomechanics. Analysis of normal motion and dysfunction.

Principles and application of evaluation skills including assessment of muscle strength, range of motion, sensation, tone and posture.

Structure of the human nervous system with emphasis on clinically related function and dysfunction.

Overview of etiology, pathology, evaluation and treatment of diverse medical and surgical conditions and specialties including those related to cardiology, respiratory, pre and postpartum, oncology, wounds/burns, urology, general surgery, arthritis, endocrinology, dermatology, infectious processes, psychology and pharmacology.

Lectures and laboratory experiences related to etiology, pathology, evaluation, and treatment of orthopedic conditions including those of fracture, strains, sprains, malformation, soft tissue damage, traumatic injury and others.

Supervised field work experience in acute care facilities approved by the department.

Kinesiology applied to the clinical setting, including analysis of normal and abnormal gait. Special attention to use of orthotic and prosthetic devices in upper and lower extremities.

Emphasis on cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal response to exercise in normal and pathological conditions.

Principles and techniques of evaluation and treatment of soft tissue injuries and pain. Problem solving approach to patient treatment and planning with the use of electrotherapy, thermotherapy, cryotherapy, traction, hydrotherapy and mechanical techniques including massage.

The application of basic principles of exercise physiology to the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary disabilities.

The application of basic physical principles to develop skill in the analysis and treatment of physical disabilities. Includes the application of basic biomechanical principles to gait, transfers and functional mobility training.

Overview of theory and treatment techniques associated with specific clinical treatment approaches, with opportunity to integrate techniques into the treatment planning process.

Lectures and labs related to etiology, pathology, evaluation, and treatment of neurological conditions including those related to congenital disorders, trauma, cerebrovascular disease, degenerative disorders, tumors, infectious diseases, toxic/metabolic disorders, peripheral neuropathies and neuromuscular diseases.

Special needs, concerns and precautions in the assessment of treatment of the geriatric population. Review and discussion of physiology and pathology of aging as it relates to the level of function, principles of training and recognition of functional potential of recovery in the disease of aging.

Discussion and analysis of contemporary ethical issues faced by health care practitioners.

Principles of clinical problem solving in the assessment and treatment of patients with physical disability. Discussions will focus on clinical case studies both from students’ and faculty’s direct involvement in patient care.

Supervised field work experiences in rehab and outpatient facilities approved by the department.

Metabolic, muscular, cardiovascular and pulmonary responses to acute and chronic exercise with application to patient populations.