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Bul le t in 2018-19Physica l Therapy (07 /13 /18)

Physical TherapyPhysical therapy is the science of human movement appliedto rehabilitation, injury, fitness, injury prevention and overallhealth. Practicing in a variety of settings, physical therapistsdiagnose and treat movement dysfunction in patients with skill,competence and compassion. The Program in Physical Therapyis committed to providing students with excellent scientific andclinical education in an environment that strives to continuallylead the industry in practice, research, innovation and advocacyof movement health.

The Program in Physical Therapy at the School of Medicineoffers two formal curricula that collectively foster opportunities forlifelong learning and comprehensive career development.

The Human Movement SystemApproachThe Program in Physical Therapy has pioneered a unique,movement-based approach to physical therapy. The humanmovement system is at the core of our approach to physicaltherapy education, research and patient care.

At the core of our approach to physical therapy is the humanmovement system, which consists of physiological organsystems that interact to produce and support movement ofthe body and its parts. Movement science is the study of themovement system, and we believe physical therapists are theworld's movement system experts.

Our program has pioneered the development of movement-focused physical therapy education, research and treatment(https://outlook.wustl.edu/movement-redefined). The humanmovement system continues to be our foundation for treatingpatients, conducting research, and training the next generation ofleaders in physical therapy. Our vision is aligned with the visionof the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) (http://www.apta.org), which is to "transform society by optimizingmovement to improve the human experience."

Additional InformationFurther information, including complete admissions instructionsand program descriptions, may be obtained by directcorrespondence with the Program in Physical Therapy:

Program in Physical TherapyWashington University School of Medicine4444 Forest Park Avenue, CB 8502St. Louis, MO 63108-2212Fax: 314-286-1410

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://pt.wustl.edu

Degrees & RequirementsProfessional Doctor of PhysicalTherapy (DPT)The professional curriculum is an intensive three-yearexperience leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.The principle focus of this professional training is to developscientific and clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatmentof movement-related conditions. By integrating biomedicaland physical sciences and clinical education with behavioraland social sciences, the DPT curriculum (PDF) (http://bulletin.wustl.edu/medicine/departments/physical-therapy/DPT_Curriculum_2016.pdf) provides students with the scientificexpertise, critical thinking skills and interpersonal communicationnecessary for effective clinical practice, comprehensivetreatment design, patient advocacy, patient education and healthpromotion.

Applicants for admission must have 1) completed a bachelor'sdegree at an accredited institution, and 2) prerequisite coursesin biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, psychologyand statistics, and 3) a minimum science, math/science, andcore prerequisites GPA of 3.0, and 4) completed the GraduateRecord Examination.

Visit our website for more information regarding application andadmissions (https://pt.wustl.edu/education/doctor-of-physical-therapy/application-admissions) or eligibility and prerequisites(https://pt.wustl.edu/education/doctor-of-physical-therapy/eligibility-prerequisites).

DPT CurriculumYear One, Fall

Code Title Units

PhysTher 601 Diagnosis and Evidence Analysis inPT Practice I

2

PhysTher 602 Professional Issues and Skills 1 3

PhysTher 603 Essential Clinical Skills I 4

PhysTher 604 Cells, Systems and Disease I 4

PhysTher 605 Neuroscience 3

PhysTher 606 Kinesiology I 3

Early Clinical Experience

Year One, Spring

Code Title Units

PhysTher 610 Cells, Systems and Disease II 4

PhysTher 611 Human Anatomy 5

PhysTher 612 Diagnosis and Evidence Analysis inPT Practice II

2

PhysTher 613 Kinesiology II 5

PhysTher 614 Diagnosis and Management ofMusculoskeletal Conditions in PT I

3

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PhysTher 615 Professional Issues and SkillsDevelopment II

0.5

Early Clinical Experience

Year One, Summer

Code Title Units

PhysTher 691/PhysTher 691A

Clinical Experience I 4

(8-week, full-time internship)

Year Two, Fall

Code Title Units

PhysTher 621 Exercise Physiology 3

PhysTher 622 Diagnosis and Management ofCardiopulmonary Conditions in PT

3

PhysTher 623 Orthopaedic Medicine 2

PhysTher 624 Diagnosis and Management ofMusculoskeletal Conditions in PT II

3

PhysTher 625 Neurology Medicine 2

PhysTher 627 Essential Clinical Skills II 3

PhysTher 628 Case Integration Lab I 1

PhysTher 629 Diagnosis and Management ofNeuromuscular Conditions in PT I

2

Year Two, Winter

Code Title Units


Clinical Experience II 4


Year Two, Spring

Code Title Units

PhysTher 626 Moderators of Health, Wellness andRehabilitation

3

PhysTher 635 Professional Issues and SkillDevelopment III

3

PhysTher 636 Diagnosis and Management ofGeneral Medical Conditions in PT

3

PhysTher 638 Diagnosis and Management ofMusculoskeletal Conditions in PT III

3

PhysTher 642 Case Integration Lab II 1

PhysTher 643 Diagnosis and Management ofNeuromuscular Conditions in PT II

4

Year Three, Summer

Code Title Units


Clinical Experience III 5


Year Three, Fall

Code Title Units


Clinical Experience IV 6


Year Three, Spring

Code Title Units

PhysTher 650 Diagnosis and Evidence Analysis inPT Practice III

3

PhysTher 651 Organizational and ManagementIssues

3

PhysTher 652 Alternative Settings and PracticeEnvironments

3

PhysTher 653 Health Fitness and Prevention 3

PhysTher 654 Case Integration Lab III 3

PhysTher 655 Professional Issues and SkillDevelopment IV

4

Focused Clinical Study (30 hours)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) inMovement ScienceThe focus of the interdisciplinary doctoral program in movementscience is to prepare future researchers and faculty memberswho can enhance the profession of physical therapy. Admissionto this curriculum requires acceptable scores on the GraduateRecord Examination, excellence in previous academic work,and demonstrated beginning abilities in posing questions ofimportance to the study of movement.

The faculty members of the Program in Physical Therapy arecommitted to being leaders in discovering and transmittingnew knowledge related to movement dysfunction, preparingclinicians to assume multiple roles in a complex health careenvironment, and fulfilling the service mission to society throughactive participation in humanistic, scientifically based patientcare. Students in all curricula are expected to participate activelyin an environment that values integrity, initiative, creativity andthe strong belief that physical therapy intervention promoteshealth. In these ways, all individuals associated with the Programin Physical Therapy may achieve their highest professional andpersonal potential.

Visit our website or more information regarding application andadmissions (https://pt.wustl.edu/education/phd-in-movement-science/application-admissions).

For more information about the PhD in Movement Science(http://bulletin.wustl.edu/grad/gsas/movesci), please visit theGraduate School Bulletin.

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ResearchThe mission of the Research Division is to understand how themovement system (https://pt.wustl.edu/about-us) is affectedby disease, injury, lifestyle, development and aging, and tounderstand how movement can be used to promote health byenhancing physical function, activity and participation across thelifespan.

Our interdisciplinary scientific endeavors include mechanisticand translational investigations at all levels of organizationfrom the cell to society. Our research (https://pt.wustl.edu/research/our-research-areas) is supported by millions of dollarsin federal, private foundation, and university funding. We pursueknowledge in a collaborative work environment within theMovement Science Research Center (https://pt.wustl.edu/research/movement-science-research-center).

Our doctoral and postdoctoral Research Training Programs(https://pt.wustl.edu/research/research-training-programs)prepare students for careers at the forefront of physical therapyand movement science research.

Our Research AreasResearch Area Faculty Investigators

Foot & Ankle Injury & Recovery Mary K. Hastings, PT,DPT, MSCI, ATC

Hardware & Software Design forRehabilitation Research

Joseph W. Klaesner,PhD

Integrative Muscle Physiology Gretchen A. Meyer, PhD

Metabolism & Organ Function inMetabolic Disease

W. Todd Cade, PT, PhD

Movement & MusculoskeletalProblems in Diabetes

Michael J. Mueller, PT,PhD, FAPTA

Movement & NeurodegenerativeDisease

Gammon M. Earhart, PT,PhD

Movement & NeurodegenerativeDisease

Ryan P. Duncan, PT,DPT

Nutrition & Exercise Diana C. Parra Perez,MPH, PhD

Physical Activity & Fitness B. Ruth Clark, PT, PhD

Physical Activity & Fitness Susan B. Racette, PhD

Prevention, Rehabilitation &Maintenance in MusculoskeletalConditions

Linda Van Dillen, PT,PhD, FAPTA

Rehabilitation Research forOrthopaedic Conditions

Marcie Harris-Hayes, PT,DPT, MSCI

Stroke Recovery & RehabilitationAccelerometry

Catherine Lang, PT, PhD

Stroke Recovery & RehabilitationAccelerometry

Marghuretta D. Bland,PT, DPT, NCS

Whole Body & Joint-LevelOrthopaedic Biomechanics

Michael D. Harris, PhD

Movement Science Research CenterThe Movement Science Research Center is approximately13,000 square feet of newly renovated space that providesa collaborative environment for faculty, PhD students, andpostdoctoral fellows to conduct rehabilitation research.

The facility includes numerous private rooms for clinicalinterventions and state-of-the-art equipment.

Equipment List

Accelerometer activity monitors Gene and protein quantification

Balance platform Histology

Biological sample processingequipment

Motion capture

Cell culture suite Muscle physiology testingequipment

Dynamometers Oscilloscopes

Electromyography Rotating treadmill

Eye tracking Simulated spaces for functionalactivities

Force platforms Split-belt treadmill

Function generators Treadmills

GAITRite instrumentedwalkway

Wheel mill system

Research Training ProgramsWe offer physical therapy research training programs designedto prepare students at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels forcareers in groundbreaking physical therapy research.

PhD in Movement ScienceUnder the Movement Science Program, students work on theresearch topics that interest them while completing coursework that prepares them for their research careers. TheMovement Science Program encourages collaboration with otherdepartments within the School of Medicine.

Visit our website for more information about our MovementScience Program (https://pt.wustl.edu/education/phd-in-movement-science).

Postdoctoral Fellowship in MovementScienceOur Postdoctoral Fellowship in Movement Science offers anopportunity to develop and complete research projects related tomovement science and rehabilitation. Fellows are encouragedto collaborate with other faculty and programs in the School ofMedicine.

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Visit our website for more information about our PostdoctoralFellowship (https://pt.wustl.edu/education/postdoctoral-fellowship-in-movement-science).

FacultyDivision Director of EducationJennifer Stith, PT, PhD, LCSW

Division Director of ResearchLinda Van Dillen, PT, PhD, FAPT

Division Director of Clinical PracticeBeth Crowder, PT, DPT, NCS, MPPA

Visit our website for more information about our faculty (https://pt.wustl.edu/faculty-staff/faculty) and their appointments.

ASteven B Ambler, M PH, DPT, PHDAssociate Professor of Physical Thereapy (primary appointment)Associate Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryM PH University of South Florida 2014BS University of Illinois 2002DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2005PHD University of South Florida 2016

BAmy J Bastian, PHDAdjunct Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (primaryappointment)PHD Washington Univ in St. Louis 1995BS University of Oklahoma 1990

Marghuretta Dakota Bland, DPT, MSAssociate Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)associate Professor of NeurologyAssociate Professor of Occupational TherapyDPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2008BS Canisius College 2004MS Washington Univ in St. Louis 2008

Marybeth Brown, MA, PHDAdjunct Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (primaryappointment)BS Russell Sage College 1967MA University of Southern Calif 1974PHD University of Southern Calif 1984

Tamara Lavon Burlis, MHS, DPTProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Assistant Director of Professional Curriculum in PhysicalTherapyAssociate Director for Clinical Education in Physical TherapyProfessor of MedicineMHS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1993

DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2003BA Wartburg College 1988BS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1988

CWilliam Todd Cade, PHD, MSProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Associate Director of Postdoctoral Fellowships in PhysicalTherapyProfessor of MedicinePHD University of Maryland 2002BS University of Maryland 1991MS University of Miami 1994

Cheryl Ann Caldwell, MHS, DPTAssociate Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Associate Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryBS University of Colorado Boulder 1976MHS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1988DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2002

Billie Ruth Clark, PHDProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Professor of NeurologyPHD Saint Louis University 1988BS Saint Louis University 1974

Suzanne Marie Cornbleet, MA, DPTAssociate Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Associate Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryMA Washington Univ in St. Louis 1987DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2003BS University of Colorado Boulder 1975

Beth Elaine Crowner, BS PT, MS, M PP, DPTProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Division Director of Clinical Practice in Physical TherapyProfessor of NeurologyBS PT Washington Univ in St. Louis 1989MS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1989M PP University of MO St Louis 1997DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2007

Sylvia Lin Czuppon, MS, DPTAssociate Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Associate Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryMS Washington Univ in St. Louis 2002DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2011BA Washington Univ in St. Louis 2000

DRyan Michael DeGeeter, DPTAssistant Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Assistant Professor of Orthopeadic SurgeryBS Ball State University 2007DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2010

Ryan Patrick Duncan, MS, DPT

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Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Assistant Professor of NeurologyBS Maryville University 2007MS Maryville University 2008DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2012

EGammon Marie Earhart, MS, PHDProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Executive Director of the Program in Physical TherapyProfessor of NeurologyProfessor of NeuroscienceMS Beaver College 1996PHD Washington Univ in St. Louis 2000BS Beaver College 1994

HMichael Dennison Harris, PHDAssistant Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and MaterialsScience (Title of Standing)Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryBS University of Utah 2007PHD University of Utah 2013

Mary Kent Hastings, MS, DPTProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryBS University of Illinois 1990MS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1993DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2002

Marcie Harris Hayes, MS, DPTProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryMS Northwestern University 1996BS Southwest Misouri St Universi 1994DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2003

Carey Lane Holleran, PHD, MSAssistant Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Assistant Professor of NeurologyPHD University of Indianapolis 2014BS Duquesne University 2003MS Duquesne University 2004

Gregory William Holtzman, MS, DPTAssociate Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Associate Director of Clinical Practice in Physical TherapyAssociate Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryBA Emory University 1995MS Washington Univ in St. Louis 2001DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2007

IRenee A. Ivens, MHS, DPT

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Associate Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryMHS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1996DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2006BS Maryville University 1984

KLynnette C Khoo-Summers, MS, DPTAssociate Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Associate Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryMS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1998BA Colorado St University 1990DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2008

Joseph W. Klaesner, BS1, PHD, MSProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Professor of RadiologyBS1 Marquette University 1987BS Marquette University 1987PHD Vanderbilt University 1995MS Vanderbilt University 1993

LCatherine Eckels Lang, MS, PHDProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Associate Director of Movement Science PhD Program inPhysical TherapyProfessor of NeurologyProfessor of Occupational TherapyMS University of Vermont 1997BS University of Vermont 1993PHD Washington Univ in St. Louis 2001

Vanessa Mae Lanier, DPTAssistant Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryBS Washington Univ in St. Louis 2007DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2012

MMary Kate McDonnell, MHS, DPTAssociate Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Associate Director of Residencies and Fellowships in PhysicalTherapyAssociate Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryMHS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1985BS Saint Louis University 1981DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2003

Patricia Navarro McGee, DPTAssistant Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryDPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2004BA Washington Univ in St. Louis 2001BA Washington Univ in St. Louis 2001

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Gretchen Ann Meyer, MS, PHDAssistant Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Assistant Professor of NeurologyAssistant Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryMS Washington Univ in St. Louis 2004PHD University of CA San Diego 2011BS Washington Univ in St. Louis 2004

Jennifer Alaine Miller-Katsafanas, DPT, BBA, DPTAssistant Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and GynecologyBA University of MO St Louis 1996DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2012BA University of MO St Louis 1996BBA University of MO St Louis 1996DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2012

Michael Jeffrey Mueller, MHS, PHDProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Professor of RadiologyBS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1979MHS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1984PHD Washington Univ in St. Louis 1992

NBarbara Jean Norton, MHS, PHDProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Associate Director for Education Technology in Physical TherapyProfessor of NeurologyMHS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1985PHD Washington Univ in St. Louis 1996BS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1966

PDiana C. Parra Perez, MS, PHDAssistant Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Assistant Professor of Surgery (Prevention and Control)MS Saint Louis University 2008PHD Washington Univ in St. Louis 2013BA Universidad del Rosario 2001

RSusan B. Racette, PHDProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Professor of MedicineBS Bucknell University 1988PHD University of Chicago 1994

SShirley Ann Sahrmann, MA, PHDProfessor Emeritus of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)MA Washington Univ in St. Louis 1971PHD Washington Univ in St. Louis 1973BS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1958

Nancy Bloom Smith, MS, DPT

Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryBA University of Virginia 1976MS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1979BS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1984DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2002

Theresa M Spitznagle, MHS, DPTProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Professor of Obstetrics and GynecologyBS Marquette University 1986MHS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1994DPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2006

Jennifer S Stith, MS, PHD, MSWProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Division Director for Education in Physical TherapyProfessor of NeurologyMS University of Southern Calif 1979PHD Washington Univ in St. Louis 1994BS University of California 1976MSW Washington Univ in St. Louis 2006

TStacy Lynne Tylka, DPT, MSAssociate Professor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Associate Professor of Obstetrics and GynecologyAssociate Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryDPT Washington Univ in St. Louis 2009BS Saint Louis University 2000MS Saint Louis University 2002

VLinda R Van Dillen, PHD, MSProfessor of Physical Therapy (primary appointment)Division Director of Research in Physical TherapyProfessor of Orthopaedic SurgeryPHD Washington Univ in St. Louis 1994BS University of Missouri 1979MS Washington Univ in St. Louis 1985

CoursesVisit online course listings to view semester offerings forM02 PhysTher (https://courses.wustl.edu/CourseInfo.aspx?sch=M&dept=M02).

M02 PhysTher 5001 Independent StudyIndependent research work under supervision of a facultymember in the Program in Physical Therapy. Prerequisite: junioror senior standing and permission of faculty. Petition forms areavailable from Dr. Clark.Credit variable, maximum 6 units.

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M02 PhysTher 601 Diagnosis and Evidence Analysis in PTPractice IIncludes processes required for effective clinical decision-making such as the use of disablement models, decision trees,diagnostic classification systems, patient interviewing andoutcome measures. An introduction to basic research methodsand systematic review of the literature. Patient cases will beused to practice clinical decision-making skills.Credit 2 units.

M02 PhysTher 602 Professional Issues and Skills 1An introduction to the profession of physical therapy, theAPTA, professional behavior and clinical activities such asdocumentation and quality improvement. Includes ethics, legalissues and policies that guide professional behavior. Studentswill learn and practice using principles of patient teaching,negotiation and team building. Students will spend 80 hours atclinical sites.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 603 Essential Clinical Skills IBeginning skills for patient management include using systemsscreening and reliable assessment of impairments includingvisual appraisal, vital signs, sensation, reflexes, pain, range ofmotion, muscle strength and infection control. Skill and safety inpositioning, draping and managing equipment during patient careactivities such as walking and transfers will be developed.Credit 4 units.

M02 PhysTher 604 Cells, Systems and Disease IThe first of a two-semester course, this course focuses onadvanced human physiology and pathological mechanismsof disease. Course content emphasizes cellular and organsystem physiology, pathological mechanisms of disease, andmedical management of pathological conditions. Physicians willdiscuss medical diagnosis, clinical signs and symptoms, andmanagement of selected diseases. Students will be introduced topharmacology and to the relevance of clinical laboratory values.Patient case studies will be used to integrate information.Credit 4 units.

M02 PhysTher 605 NeuroscienceFocuses on the study of structures, organization and function ofthe nervous and muscular systems. Emphasis is on the sensoryand motor systems involved in motor control and on basicknowledge required for clinical practice.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 606 Kinesiology IAn introduction to the analysis of normal human movementactivities through the application of mechanical conceptsincluding displacement, velocity, acceleration, force and torque.Emphasizes kinematic and kinetic concepts relevant to humanmovement and study of the structures involved in movement.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 610 Cells, Systems and Disease IIA continuation of the first semester. Open only to individualsenrolled in the Physical Therapy program.Credit 4 units.

M02 PhysTher 611 Human AnatomyEmphasis is on: 1) Musculoskeletal, neural and vascularsystems of the extremities, head, neck and trunk; and 2)anatomical features relevant to current physical therapy practice.Lectures are complemented by student-performed dissection ofhuman cadavers, instructor-prepared prosections and computer-assisted instruction. Open only to individuals enrolled in thePhysical Therapy program.Credit 5 units.

M02 PhysTher 612 Diagnosis and Evidence Analysis in PTPractice IIContinuation of research methods from the first semester,including use of statistics and outcome measurements. Studentswill complete a reliability project and write a paper based onthe literature. Cases will permit further practice using decisiontrees and assigning diagnoses of basic movement-relatedconditions. Open only to individuals enrolled in the PhysicalTherapy program.Credit 2 units.

M02 PhysTher 613 Kinesiology IIEmphasizes principles of maturation and motor learning relativeto the application of biomechanical principles to the analysisof human movement. Standardized methods of characterizingmovement by observation and with the use of technology willbe addressed. Topics include developmental, anatomical,electromyographical and physiological elements of kinesiologywith regard to individual joints and common functional activitiessuch as gait and transitional movements.Credit 5 units.

M02 PhysTher 614 Diagnosis and Management ofMusculoskeletal Conditions in PT IStudents will learn postural assessment and application ofMovement Systems Balance. Analysis of functional activities,the essential components and compensatory strategies, willprepare the student to begin to plan interventions for individualswith musculoskeletal problems. Skill in providing interventions ofmanual exercise, fitness training and functional mobility trainingwill be developed. Cases will provide use of diagnostic systemsrelevant to musculoskeletal conditions.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 615 Professional Issues and SkillsDevelopment IIStudents will be assigned to part-time clinical experiences for45 hours to allow practice of acquired skills in patient care,documentation and communication.Credit 0.5 units.

M02 PhysTher 621 Exercise PhysiologyA study of the responses of various physiological systemsto exercise. Includes application and integration of thesesystems to various diseases and to human performance.Content will be coordinated with Diagnosis and Management ofCardiopulmonary Conditions in Physical Therapy. Open only toindividuals enrolled in the Physical Therapy program.Credit 3 units.

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M02 PhysTher 622 Diagnosis and Management ofCardiopulmonary Conditions in PTStudents will learn to assess, diagnose and treat movement-related cardiopulmonary conditions. Treatment techniques willinclude exercise and conditioning, breathing techniques, posturaldrainage and percussion. Interpretation of laboratory tests andpharmacology will prepare students to work with patients safely.Case studies will prepare students for general practice. Openonly to individuals enrolled in the Physical Therapy program.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 623 Orthopaedic MedicinePhysician lectures will provide students with information onsurgical and non-surgical procedures and postoperativemanagement of patients with orthopaedic conditions. Physicianswill discuss medical diagnosis, clinical signs and symptoms,and management of selected conditions to prepare the studentto use this information in Diagnosis and Management ofMusculoskeletal Conditions in PT II - III. Open only to individualsenrolled in the Physical Therapy program.Credit 2 units.

M02 PhysTher 624 Diagnosis and Management ofMusculoskeletal Conditions in PT IIStudents will acquire the skills needed to manage and preventmovement-related musculoskeletal problems of the spine andlower quarter. Acute and post-acute care will be addressed.Integration of information from previous and concurrent courseswill be stressed with emphasis on screening, examination,analysis of findings, diagnosis, design and implementation ofintervention programs for patients with increasingly complexproblems. Functional activities across the life span also will beaddressed. Open only to individuals enrolled in the PhysicalTherapy program.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 625 Neurology MedicinePhysician lectures will provide students with information on themedical management of patients with neurological conditions.Physicians will discuss medical diagnosis, clinical signs andsymptoms, and management of selected conditions to preparethe student to use this information in Diagnosis and Managementof Neuromuscular Conditions in PT. Open only to individualsenrolled in the Physical Therapy program.Credit 2 units.

M02 PhysTher 626 Moderators of Health, Wellness andRehabilitationDesigned to explore individual attitudes toward health, illness,disability and death. Emphasizes the effect of these attitudeson individual goals, motivation, expectations, interpersonalrelationships and exercise adherence. Investigates individualhealth attitudes, personal values, family interaction, stressmanagement and concepts of wellness. Age-related issues willbe addressed. Open only to individuals enrolled in the PhysicalTherapy program.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 627 Essential Clinical Skills IISkill in providing interventions including massage andmobilization and the application of thermal, mechanical, hydroand electrotherapeutic modalities will be developed. Students

will learn the basic indications for and prescription of adaptiveequipment and wheelchairs. Open only to individuals enrolled inthe Physical Therapy program.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 628 Case Integration Lab IPaper, video and live patient cases provided by faculty andstudents will be completed to provide practice in managingpatients with varying movement-related diagnoses of thecardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal systems. Open only toindividuals enrolled in the Physical Therapy program.Credit 1 unit.

M02 PhysTher 629 Diagnosis and Management ofNeuromuscular Conditions in PT IStudents will acquire the skills to examine patients withneuromuscular disorders. Emphasis will be on screening,selecting tests and measures, examination, determiningimpairments and functional loss, and making a movementsystem diagnosis. Students will practice examining both adultand pediatric patients. Content related to motor control andmotor learning will be integrated into the course. Course contentwill be integrated with the concurrent Neurology Medicinecourse. Open only to individuals enrolled in the Physical Therapyprogram.Credit 2 units.

M02 PhysTher 635 Professional Issues and SkillDevelopment IIIFocuses on clinical application of compliance and motivationprinciples. Peer teaching, communication, consultation skills,leadership skills, lobbying legislation, documentation andnegotiation in the clinic will be practiced. Students will practicedecision making, supervision and delegation. Students willprepare resumes and begin career planning.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 636 Diagnosis and Management of GeneralMedical Conditions in PTStudents will acquire the skills needed to manage movement-related problems in patients with diabetes, burns, arthritis,wounds, amputation and prosthetics, obesity, oncologicalproblems, incontinence, pain, genetic conditions, osteoporosis,malnutrition, transplants and neonatology. Integration ofinformation from previous and concurrent courses will bestressed with emphasis on screening, examination, analysis offindings, diagnosis, design and implementation of interventionprograms for patients with increasingly complex problems.Functional activities across the life span will be addressed.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 638 Diagnosis and Management ofMusculoskeletal Conditions in PT IIIStudents will acquire the skills needed to manage and preventmovement-related musculoskeletal problems of the spine, neck,elbow, wrist and hand, ankle and foot. Integration of informationfrom previous and concurrent courses will be stressed withemphasis on screening, examination, analysis of findings,diagnosis, design and implementation of intervention programsfor acute and post-acute patients with increasingly complexproblems. Functional activities across the life span will beaddressed.

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Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 642 Case Integration Lab IIStudents will use paper, computer, video and live patients tointegrate information learned across the curriculum. Students willorally present cases they managed during Clinical Experience II.Credit 1 unit.

M02 PhysTher 643 Diagnosis and Management ofNeuromuscular Conditions in PT IIStudents will build on their skills for examining patients withneuromuscular disorders and diagnosing movement systemdysfunction. Additional skills acquired will be designing andimplementing intervention plans to address impairmentsand functional loss in patients of all ages. To aid in selectingappropriate interventions, students will consider patientprognosis. Students will learn to prescribe wheelchairs andorthotics, fabricate splints, apply kinesiotape, and use avariety of medical equipment. Motor control and motor learningprinciples will be integrated into the course. Open only toindividuals enrolled in the Physical Therapy program.Credit 4 units.

M02 PhysTher 650 Diagnosis and Evidence Analysis in PTPractice IIIStudents will prepare written case reports based on patientsseen during their clinical experiences. Students will defend useof diagnostic classifications and integrate the literature to supporttheir case. Students will practice selecting appropriate outcomemeasures, designing clinical research questions, and use data tomake decisions about individual and group treatment.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 651 Organizational and Management IssuesDynamics of organizations and departments will be discussedusing case examples. Focuses on the knowledge and skillsneeded by physical therapists early in their careers. Principlesof administration and management that enable the physicaltherapist to supervise supportive personnel, to understand fiscalissues including reimbursement, and to recommend staffingschedules and patterns will be addressed. Students will learnmarketing and public relations strategies.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 652 Alternative Settings and PracticeEnvironmentsPhysical therapy practice in work and community settings willbe addressed with an emphasis on ergonomics and grouptreatment. Special PT tests and the interpretation of other testswill be integrated into cases. Students will be introduced tocare for the patient with vestibular problems, care in the ER,and an update in genetics/genomics. Alternative medicine andalternative PT practice will be studied. Students will explorerecreational options for disabled populations.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 653 Health Fitness and PreventionEmphasis will be on critiquing and designing fitness andwellness programs for well and special populations. Programswill focus on those for employee fitness, diabetes, arthritis,obesity and the elderly. Students will participate in and evaluate

group treatments and recreational exercise. Use of exerciseequipment will be addressed.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 654 Case Integration Lab IIIA variety of teaching methods, including rounds format,assessment centers and student presentations will enablestudents to integrate information from across the curriculumto complete complex case studies. Emphasis will be onpharmacology, other tests, moderators, establishing timeframes and setting priorities for care. Age-related issues will beaddressed.Credit 3 units.

M02 PhysTher 655 Professional Issues and SkillDevelopment IVFocus will be on the professional skills students need to functionin entry-level practice in a variety of settings. Students will studylicensure, and will participate in lobbying and a mock Houseof Delegates. Skills in serving as an expert witness, a leader,a peer instructor and in clinical instruction will be developed.Students will be expected to participate in a service project andactivities of the American Physical Therapy Association. Culturaland race issues will be actively explored.Credit 4 units.

M02 PhysTher 691 Clinical Experience IAn eight-week, full-time clinical experience supervised by clinicalfaculty. Allows the student to practice evaluation and treatmentskills acquired in the classroom and laboratory. Also emphasizesdevelopment of professional behaviors.Credit 4 units.

M02 PhysTher 691A Clinical Experience IAn eight-week, full-time clinical experience supervised by clinicalfaculty. Allows the student to practice evaluation and treatmentskills acquired in the classroom and laboratory. Also emphasizesdevelopment of professional behaviors. Off-campus.Credit 4 units.

M02 PhysTher 692 Clinical Experience IIAn eight-week, full-time clinical experience supervised by clinicalfaculty. Allows the student to practice evaluation and treatmentskills acquired in the classroom and laboratory. Also emphasizesdevelopment of professional behaviors.Credit 4 units.

M02 PhysTher 692A Clinical Experience IIAn eight-week, full-time clinical experience supervised by clinicalfaculty. Allows the student to practice evaluation and treatmentskills acquired in the classroom and laboratory. Also emphasizesdevelopment of professional behaviors.Credit 4 units.

M02 PhysTher 693 Clinical Experience IIIA 10-week, full-time clinical experience supervised by clinicalfaculty. Allows the student to practice evaluation and treatmentskills acquired in the classroom and laboratory. Also emphasizesthe development of professional behaviors.Credit 5 units.

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M02 PhysTher 693A Clinical Experience IIIA 10-week, full-time clinical experience supervised by clinicalfaculty. Allows the student to practice evaluation and treatmentskills acquired in the classroom and laboratory. Also emphasizesthe development of professional behaviors. Open only toindividuals enrolled in the Physical Therapy program. Off-campus.Credit 5 units.

M02 PhysTher 694 Clinical Experience IVA 12-week, full-time clinical experience supervised by clinicalfaculty. Allows the student to practice evaluation and treatmentskills acquired in the classroom and laboratory. Also emphasizesthe development of professional behaviors.Credit 6 units.

M02 PhysTher 694A Clinical Experience IVA 12-week, full-time clinical experience supervised by clinicalfaculty. Allows the student to practice evaluation and treatmentskills acquired in the classroom and laboratory. Also emphasizesthe development of professional behaviors. Open only toindividuals enrolled in the Physical Therapy program. Off-campus.Credit 6 units.

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