PHTH 7256 Differential Diagnosis

Exploration of clinical reasoning skills and strategies necessary for the differential diagnosis of conditions that may require referral to or examination by a physician or other health care provide; incorporates basic to complex case studies, with a focus on system interactions, from a variety of physical therapy practice settings for students to develop skills in screening for medical disease and making an informed physical therapy diagnosis. This course also includes the study and application of select spinal manipulation techniques used in PT practice. (2 lecture, 2 lab)