PT 683 Tests and Measures in Physical Therapy

2 Credits

Foundational knowledge related to clinical tests and measures which are utilized in physical therapy are introduced in this course. Students gain experience with various forms of instrumentation, including standardized tests and computerized instrumentation for use in clinical practice. They also learn to critique particular aspects of the data obtained with these instruments and then determine when these data are most validly used in physical therapy. The importance of obtaining baseline data for measures that are intended for outcome documentation is stressed. Throughout their course of study, students participate in both classroom and laboratory sessions.