The evidence-based curriculum includes two courses directed at exploring patient/client management across the lifespan. This course (1) examines the fundamental concepts for the physical therapy management of children with developmental, musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Students are educated in normative motor, cognitive, social, and linguistic development, as well as common developmental delays. In addition to developmental disorders, students will explore common musculoskeletal physical therapy diagnosis impacting the function and functional mobility of children and adolescents.
Prerequisite: 710,741,713,712,742,718,750,730,743,734,744,737,736,740,719,820,843,811,834,823,818,810,841,851