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PT 793 Differential Diagnosis & Intervention III: Spine I

5 credits
This course will focus on differential diagnosis and management of low back pain and related problems. The course uses cases to integrate foundational and clinical sciences across diverse areas (such as physiology, pathology, motor control, pharmacology, medical screening and imaging). Examination content will highlight the use of various classification systems and contrast pathoanatomic classification (traditional medical diagnosis) with more rehabilitation classification systems. Interventions will focus primarily on manual therapy and various exercise approaches. The relevant anatomy and biomechanics for this course is the spine, pelvis, sacrum. Management of chronic pain will be discussed using a biopsychosocial model emphasizing cognitive behavioral approaches and motivational interviewing, along with active rehabilitation approaches. We will discuss physical therapists serving as direct access, primary care providers. Students will have many opportunities to apply the content in labs, class discussions, and simulations.