OT 215 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4.1: Genetic Disorder, Penia, Vitamin D Deficiency
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Medical doctors (mds) who deal with the prevention and correction of injuries of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments. Earned a doctor of osteopathy (do) degree and receive additional training in the musculoskeletal system and how it affects the whole body. Focus on the manual adjustment of joints particularly the spine in order to maintain and restore health. Evaluate and treat pain, disease, or injury by physical therapeutic measures, as opposed to medical or surgical measures. Work under the direction of a physical therapist to assist patients with their physical therapy. Are practitioners in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the foot. Lesson 4. 1: bones of the skeletal system. There are four components of the skeletal system. The bones of your vertebral column, pelvis, and legs hold up your body. The vertebral column protects your spinal cord. The rib cage protects your heart and lungs.
