Doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Includes instruction in functional anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pathological physiology, analysis of dysfunction, movement dynamics, physical growth process, management of musculoskeletal disorders, clinical evaluation and measurement, client assessment and supervision, care plan development and documentation, physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics.
East Carolina University Doctorate Physical Therapy | East Carolina University |
Vision Statement
The Department of Physical Therapy will be recognized in the region, state and nation as a leader in education and clinical based research.
Mission Statement
To graduate clinically competent, highly professional practitioners who will serve North Carolina, particularly Eastern North Carolina. The department will foster critical thinking and scholarship through the conduct of an evidence based curriculum and dissemination of clinically... |
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