541 Human Physiologic Support Systems in Disability (4, Sp) Anatomy and physiology of cardio-respiratory, lymphatic, and endocrine systems; responses to exercise and stress; dynamics of blood flow; physiology of skin and connective tissue. Qualified students may substitute BKN 587b.

543 Principles of Management of Physical Therapy Services (3, Sp) Cost accounting, department planning and budgeting, record-keeping, and personnel management.

544 Influence of Medicinals on Physical Therapy (1, Sp) Type and physiological effects of pharmacological agents and ways in which these agents affect the patient's responses to physical therapy.

546 Neuropathology (3, Fa) Pathology in the central and peripheral nervous systems that alter motor and sensory performance. Emphasis on loss of motion, excessive and involuntary movement disorders. Lecture.

547 Health Care in the United States (2, Sp) Overview of prevailing methods of delivery of health care in the United States. The law, ethics, documentation and history for the practitioner of physical therapy. Lecture, seminar.

549L Clinical Exercise Physiology (4, Sp) Adaptation of the human body to exercise and the use of exercise to modify human function. Lecture and laboratory.

551L Therapeutic Modification of Body Internal Environment (2, Sp) Physiologic alterations in the body with the application of external energy: cold, heat, ultrasound, pressure and other physical agents. Prevention of infection. Lecture, laboratory.

554L Analytical Anatomy (3, Sp) Detailed kinesiologic analysis of axial, spine, head, neck, face and bulbar muscles. Lecture, laboratory and clinical demonstration.

557 Provision of Physical Therapy Services (3, Sm) Administration, personnel supervision, budgeting, physical plant and reimbursement for physical therapy services. Lecture, projects.

566 Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System (3, Sp) Regional description of pathology and pathophysiological mechanisms of disorders of bone, connective tissue, and joints. Lecture, demonstration.

569 Fundamentals of Neuroscience (4, Fa) Detailed analysis of neurophysiologic mechanisms underlying normal and abnormal motor and sensory function. Lecture.

571 Clinical Management of Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction (5, Sp) Physical therapy theory, evaluation and management procedures in the care of patients with circulatory, pulmonary or cardiac dysfunction; metabolic disorders, burns, AIDS. Lecture, demonstration, laboratory.

574L Clinical Biomechanics (3, Sp) Motion analysis in normal and disabled persons; kinetics and kinematics; forces; vectors; dynamics and statics. Lectures, laboratory.

577 Critical Evaluation of Research (4, Sm) Critical examination of scientific and professional literature. Statistical methods appropriate to clinical research. Lecture, seminar.

583L Clinical Electrophysiology (3, Fa) Use of electrical currents to evaluate and treat musculoskeletal, neurological and wound disorders. Theory and practice. Lecture, laboratory.

595abcd Residency in Advanced Clinical Physical Therapy (3-3-3-3, FaSpSm) Open only to students in the Clinical Specialist Master's Degree Program (Option B). Student must select a specialty area from one of the following: Musculoskeletal Disorders In-depth emphasis on physical therapy management of such disorders as amputations and fractures, arthritis, spine and hip deformities, problem backs, and birth defects. Neurological Disorders In-depth emphasis on physical therapy management of stroke, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain and nerve injury, spinal cord injuries, and degenerative nervous system disorders. Cardio-respiratory Disorders In-depth emphasis in physical therapy management of such disorders as coronary disease, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, restrictive lung disease, and related problems. Pediatric Disorders Emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to the child with multiple handicaps. Graded CR/NC.

600abcdefz Clinical Clerkship (1-1-1-2-2-2-0, FaSp) Experience in evaluation and treatment of patients in selected clinical centers. Graded CR/NC.

606 Clinical Imaging (3, Sm) Elements of reading roentgenographs, CAT and MRI scans for the physical therapist. Lecture, demonstration, practical experience.

615 Hand Trauma and Disability (2, FaSp) Techniques of assessment of trauma and neurological disorders of the hand. Treatment techniques include splinting and orthotics, exercise, and mobilization. Includes anatomical dissection. Tutorial, clinical laboratory.

616 The Foot: Trauma and Disability (2, FaSp) Techniques of assessment and management of common disorders of the foot including foot deformities, pain, post-operative management, orthotics and footwear. Tutorial and clinical laboratory. Includes dissection laboratory.

621L Clinical Management of the Patient with Musculoskeletal Dysfunction (5, Sp) Physical therapy theory and methods of evaluation and treatment of orthopedic dysfunction. Lecture, demonstration, laboratory. Dissection lab available.

625 Motor Learning and Behavior (2, FaSp) Clinical use of theories and assessment practice of motor learning and motor behavior in neurological and other disorders. Tutorial, laboratory.

626 Management of Geriatric Conditions (3, FaSp) Physical therapy evaluation and management of conditions in aging with emphasis on bone mineralization, elasticity of soft tissues, the senile dementias and CNS degeneration. Seminar, clinical laboratory.

627 Management of Pediatric Conditions (3, FaSp) Physical therapy evaluation and management of sensorimotor dysfunction with focus on the special problems in infants and children. Seminar, clinical laboratory.

635L Electrodiagnosis (3, SpSm) Theory, skill and practice in motor and sensory nerve conduction velocity and EMG testing. Tutorial, laboratory.

642ab Clinical Judgment Seminar (2-2) a: Development of clinical logic and examination of problem solving approaches to individual patient care. Seminar. Graded CR/NC. b: Logic, sequential analysis and clinical problem solving for the patient with multiple disabilities. Seminar. Graded CR/NC.

646L Pathokinesiology of Gait (3, Fa) Organized approach to clinical diagnosis and management of normal and dysfunctional human locomotion. Techniques of observational and instrumented gait analysis. Lecture, video-interactive learning, laboratory.

674 Arthrology and Osteology (3, FaSp) Detailed study of bone and joint tissues, innervation and function; responses of connective tissues and bone to disease, overuse and injury.

681abL Advanced Management of Orthopedic Dysfunction (4-4, FaSp) Regional examination of musculoskeletal disabilities: a: spine and lower extremity; b: upper extremity and trunk. The functional diagnosis; techniques of joint, nerve and soft tissue mobilization; use of exercise and other methods to alleviate dysfunction and pain. Tutorial, clinical and anatomy laboratories.

691abL Advanced Management of Neurologic Dysfunction (4-4, FaSp) The functional diagnosis and treatment of disorders of nervous system origin. a: Tone, spasticity, dyskinesias; b: flaccid paresis, balance, communication and cognitive dysfunction; bulbar disorders, motor control. Clinical and anatomy laboratories. Tutorial.

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