Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis lab course provides the physical therapist assistant student with a kinesiology based approach to the clinical applications used in the treatment and rehabilitation of the patient/client with orthopedic and related diagnoses. The focus is on safe, legal, ethical and appropriate use of manual and therapeutic exercise interventions and screening assessment procedures within the physical therapist assistant scope of practice. Students will demonstrate the critical thinking skills needed in the application and modification of physical therapy interventions including indications, precautions, contraindications, and physiological and therapeutic effects of various techniques as applied to various orthopedic and related diagnoses. In addition, this course fosters the development of communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and professionalism required in the health care field.Usually HeldTue Thu 3:15pm–6:20pm 