DPT-5162: Musculoskeletal Conditions II

Welcome!

This course is focused on physical therapy management for patients with impairments and restrictions of activities and participation, due to neuromusculoskeletal pathology of the spine, pelvic girdle, and TMJ, and regions they are associated with such as the hip and shoulder joint. The course is divided into regions with information that you will need to access and use under each topic. For instance, in the next several days you will find, under the Lumbar Spine and Pelvic Complex heading, the information that you will need to assist you in learning about and understanding the pathologies, pathokinesiology, and interventions associated with the lumbar spine, pelvic girdle and hip joint. The powerpoint presentations will be found here as well, but they will not be posted until after the lecture has been given. You can access information concerning practicals and competencies under their appropriate icons as well. Please check Canvas on a daily basis as topics and information will be added frequently throughout the semester. Think of it as the way we will connect and keep in contact even though you may not be in class. You will note that Canvas does not look complete for the course; that is because the regions and their associated information will be opened up in a staggered manner. Information for new regions/headings will be posted prior to starting the unit/topic in class.

I have posted the course syllabus and schedule on Canvas. The only documents that you will receive by hard copy during the semester will be your individual lab handouts. It is totally up to you if you want to access the course electronically or if you prefer to run off hard copies for yourself.

The best suggestion I can give you for this semester is to take advantage of every learning opportunity you can—the more you immerse yourself in this course, the more you will understand the material and be able to synthesize it and apply it. During the semester, please post any content questions you have on the discussion board. I will be monitoring the discussion board, but will give you the opportunity to answer each other’s questions before I jump in. Explaining a concept to a peer is a great way to attain an understanding of the information. If you need to contact me this semester, the best way to do so is by email (ann.hayes@health.slu.edu) or via phone at 977-8534; I will attempt to call you back or email you within 24 hours. No matter how you contact me, please get a hold of me if you have any concerns that need to be addressed.

I look forward to working and learning with you this semester!

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