| PTHED 1400 |
Independent Study in Physical Therapy Practice |
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This course is designed to allow the student to be actively engaged in independent study of a topic of their choice after consultation with faculty. Student will analyze concepts and dynamics of the topic such as: ethical conflicts, certification issues, utilization, trends and patterns of practice, managed care issues, and roles of the PT with other healthcare providers. The student will utilize multiple resources to gather information on the topic including traditional evidence searches, professional interviews, and shadowing.
Credits: 2
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| PTHED 1403 |
Clinical Application of Quantitative Gait Data in the Pediatric Population |
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Expanding on concepts covered in Kinesiology II and Lifespan Human Development, this elective will offer advanced understanding on the biomechanical assessment of gait (3-D kinematics, kinetics, and electromyography). Emphasis will be placed on the application of quantitative gait data for (1) clinical decision making and (2) evaluating outcomes of intervention in children with orthopaedic and neuromuscular disorders. Students will meet weekly with faculty to understand how quantitative gait data is collected and interpreted. Lab sessions will review physical examination measures used for children and instrumentation for 3-D gait analysis. A site visit will also be included at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago where students will participate in data collection on a patient and attend an intervention planning session with orthopaedic surgeons.
Credits: 1
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| PTHED 1404 |
Physical Therapy Management of Female Pelvic Floor Function |
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This course will offer an advanced understanding of the role of the female pelvic floor musculature and urinary incontinence. Students will meet weekly with faculty to increase their understanding of pelvic floor muscle exam, urinary incontinence and physical therapy interventions. Students will use a review of the literature to develop an examination and plan of care for patients presenting with urinary incontinence.
Credits: 1
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| PTHED 1405 |
Research Elective |
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The research elective is designed to allow the student to plan and participate in a research project under the supervision of Midwestern University Physical Therapy faculty. Students are expected to work relatively independently and to make a substantial contribution to the overall research design, project implementation, data analysis or communication of findings on the project. However, it is recognized that the student is not the person primarily responsible for the project and that the faculty mentor supervises the student in their work.
Credits: 2
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| PTHED 1406 |
Biomechanical Foundations of Human Movement |
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Expanding on concepts introduced in Kinesiology/Biomechanics I & II, this course provides students with an advanced account of the biomechanical factors underlying the coordination and control of movement. Emphasis is on the biomechanical methods for the analysis of human movement. A weekly lecture will highlight movement in terms of its kinetic, kinematic,and electromyographical aspects. Laboratory sessions will include introductions to motion analysis technology, force platforms, and electromyographic kinesiology.
Credits: 2
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| PTHED 1409 |
Running: Movement Analysis, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation |
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Students in this course will gain a greater understanding of the biomechanics and energetics of running as well as learn to perform dynamic gait analysis and basic running injury management techniques. Students will review the basic biomechanical principles underlying running and discuss how these may lead to running-related injuries. The metabolic, aerobic and anerobic demands of running and strategies to improve performance and limit injury related to cramping, overuse and improper biomechanics are presented through readings, lecture and discussion.
Credits: 2
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