PT 411B Pharmacology/Diagnostic Techniques: Musculoskeletal
The first component of this course focuses on pharmacology as it impacts the practice of orthopedic physical therapy. Content will include an overview of the drug approval process, principles of pharmacology and specific pharmaceutical agents commonly used in the medical management of orthopedic patients. In addition, content will consider the impact of pharmaceutical agents, commonly prescribed for concurrent, non-orthopedic conditions, upon the physical therapy management of patients with orthopedic diagnoses.
The second component of this course will serve as an introduction to a variety of diagnostic technologies commonly used in the diagnosis and medical management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. Diagnostic technologies discussed will include: radiography, CT, MRI, myelography, arthrography, bone scan, and densitometry.
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PTH