Program Overview

Graduate Program- Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Overview

The Graduate Program in Orthopedic Physical Therapy is designed to provide advanced education and training in the field of physical therapy, with a focus on orthopedic rehabilitation.

Program Details

• Duration of Study: The program consists of two years (four semesters) of coursework, followed by a research thesis.
• Credit Hours: The program requires 52 credit hours, distributed as follows:
  • Semester 1: 10 credit hours
  • Semester 2: 10 credit hours
  • Semester 3: 10 credit hours
  • Semester 4: 10 credit hours
  • Research Thesis: 12 credit hours

Admission Requirements

• College Requirements (10 CH):
  • Medical Statistics (1 CH)
  • Research Methods and Applications (3 CH)
  • Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy (2 CH)
  • Academic Writing (2 CH)
  • Diagnostic Imaging in Physical Therapy (2 CH)
• Department of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Requirements (20 CH):
  • Advanced Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System (2 CH)
  • Biomechanics in Musculoskeletal Disorders (2 CH)
  • Orthopedic Medicine and Surgery (1 CH)
  • Motor Control in Musculoskeletal Disorders (1 CH)
  • Independent Study in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (2 CH)
  • Physical Examination of the Musculoskeletal System (2 CH)
  • Advanced Techniques for Musculoskeletal Disorders (2 CH)
  • Differential Diagnosis in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (2 CH)
  • Elective Course (2 CH)
  • Orthotics and Prosthetics in Musculoskeletal Disorders (2 CH)
  • Elective Course (2 CH)
• Specialized Courses in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (10 CH):
  • A. Prosthetics and Orthotics:
    • Biomechanics in Prosthetics and Orthotics (2 CH)
    • Design and Fabrication of Prosthetics (2 CH)
    • Design and Fabrication of Orthotics (2 CH)
    • Role of Physical Therapy in Prosthetics and Orthotics (2 CH)
    • Elective Course (2 CH)
  • B. Spinal Orthopedic Physical Therapy:
    • Physical Examination of the Spine (2 CH)
    • Manual Techniques for Spinal Disorders (2 CH)
    • Biomechanics of the Spine (2 CH)
    • Advanced Physical Therapy Techniques for Spinal Deformities (2 CH)
    • Elective Course (2 CH)
  • C. Sports Physical Therapy:
    • Sports Nutrition (1 CH)
    • Exercise Science (2 CH)
    • Sports Medicine (1 CH)
    • Biomechanics in Sports (2 CH)
    • Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries (2 CH)
    • Elective Course (2 CH)
• Elective Courses:
  • Innovations in Rehabilitation
  • Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
  • Advanced Information Technology Skills
  • Muscle Drawing

University Overview

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