Graduate Program – Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Faculty Requirements (10 CH)

• Biostatistics (1 CH)   
• Clinical Research Methodology (3 CH)
• Differential Diagnosis in Physiotherapy (2 CH)
• Academic Writing (2 CH)
• Diagnostic Imaging in Physiotherapy (2 CH)

Major  Department Requirements (20 CH)

• Advanced Musculoskeletal Anatomy (2 CH).
• Biomechanical Role in Orthopedic Disorders  (2 CH).
• Orthopedics (1 CH).
• Kinetic Control in Musculoskeletal Disorders  (1 CH).
• Independent Study in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (2CH).
• Physical Assessment for Musculoskeletal System (2 CH).  
• Advanced Techniques for  Musculoskeletal Disorders (2 CH).
• Differential Diagnosis in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (2CH).
• Elective Course (2 CH).
• Instrumentations in Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders (2 CH).
• Elective Course (2 CH).

Minor Department Requirements (10 CH)

A- Orthotics and Prosthetics

• Biomechanical Role in Orthotics and Prosthetics (2 CH).

• Orthotics Designing and Manufacturing (2 CH)

• Prosthetics Designing and Manufacturing (2 CH).

• Physiotherapy Role in Orthotics and Prosthetics Care (2 CH).

• Elective Course  (2 CH).

B- Physical Therapy for the Spine

• Physical Assessment of the Spine (2 CH).
• Manual Techniques for Spinal Disorders (2 CH).
• Biomechanics of the Spine (2 CH).
• Advanced Physical Therapy Approaches for  Spinal Deformation (2 CH).
• Elective Course (2 CH).

C- Sports Physical Therapy

• Sports Nutrition (1 CH).
• Exercise Science (2 CH).
• Sports Medicine (1 CH).
• Sport Biomechanics (2 CH).
• Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries (2 CH).
• Elective Course (2 CH).

Elective Courses:

• Innovations in Rehabilitation.
• Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
• Advanced IT Skills.
• Electromyography.