May 21, 2024  
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DPT 511 - Physical Therapy Examination and Intervention Skills I


2 credit(s)
This course presents a foundational approach to various patient evaluation, goal setting, and intervention techniques within the scope of physical therapy practice. Topics covered include patient interviewing, documentation and billing, legal aspects of health care, outcome measures, body mechanics and back safety, therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular reeducation techniques. PT skills taught in this course include systems examination techniques, exercise prescription (strengthening, PROM and stretching), PNF, goniometric and muscle strength assessment, and wheelchair assessment and mobility. Professionalism, verbal and written communication skills, and ethics are considered throughout.
Prerequisite(s): DPT 500 , DPT 504 . Corequisite(s): DPT 512 .


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