KINS 6425 Phys Exam I: Lower Extremity

Prerequisite: KINS 6410. This course covers functional anatomy, pathology and clinical diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries of the lower extremity including foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, thigh and hip. A focus on documentation, differential diagnosis and the appropriate use of evidence to guide the students’ evaluation will occur. The lab component emphasizes the instruction and assessment of hands-on clinical skills related to lower extremity injury evaluation of the patient. A focus on a one-to-one student to instructor interaction in the assessment of skills and case studies to facilitate critical-thinking and documentation skills of students will occur in this course.