Apr 18, 2026  
Fall 2025 Health Sciences Catalog 
    
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HAY 507 - Orthopedic Physical Therapy I


The first of three courses within the musculoskeletal sequence. Explores neuromusculoskeletal concepts within the patient/client management model. Introduces orthopedic physical therapy practice emphasizes clinical decision-making and problem solving through on-going hypothesis generation and testing. Provides content that students will apply to paper cases as they establish goals, organize subjective and objective exams, and practice screening skills. Information that is obtained during typical physical therapy exams is utilized in discussions to practice the evaluation process including ruling out red flags, identifying yellow flags, establishing a physical therapy diagnosis, developing a problem list, and generating an intervention plan.

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): First Year Courses



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