An understanding of the neurological and musculoskeletal systems is a critically important component of disease and disorder diagnosis and treatment.

I. Introduction

• Briefly introduce the case study scenario and patient demographics

II. Neurological Pathophysiology

• Identify and explain the neurological pathophysiologic processes that would account for the patient’s presenting symptoms
• Provide evidence from scholarly sources to support your analysis

III. Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology

• Identify and explain the musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes that would account for the patient’s presenting symptoms
• Provide evidence from scholarly sources to support your analysis

IV. Racial/Ethnic Variables

• Identify any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning in the patient
• Explain how these variables may affect the patient’s health

V. Interaction of Processes

• Analyze how the neurological and musculoskeletal processes interact to affect the patient’s health
• Provide evidence from scholarly sources to support your analysis

VI. Conclusion

• Summarize the key points of your analysis and discuss the implications for the patient’s diagnosis and treatment

VII. References

• Include a reference list in APA format of all sources cited in the paper

Remember to use the Walden Writing Center template and guidelines for formatting and referencing your paper.