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• Physical Therapist Assistant
• PTA 335

(Three hours theory per week) This course will allow students to understand advanced musculoskeletal system interventions as well as the relationships and interdependence of body regions as applied to all populations. Students will gain knowledge regarding different advanced manual skills such as mobilization with movement, muscle energy techniques, postural restoration and instrument aided soft tissue mobilization. The course will look at the differences in surgical procedures to treat musculoskeletal injuries and develop the students understanding of the biomechanics involved in different performance activities.

Semester hours: 3.0