| PTA 243 presents the clinical testing, data collection and application of therapeutic exercise as it applies to selected orthopedic pathologies at different stages of injury and healing. The conditions will include sprains, strains, hypermobile and hypomobile joints, overuse syndromes, common spinal diagnosis, fractures, arthritis, total joint replacements and neuromusculoskeletal surgical interventions. The rationale for orthopedic tests and the application of the treatment interventions for the selected conditions will include the safe and effective application of passive, assisted and active range of motion (ROM), isometric, concentric and eccentric exercise, progressive resisted exercise (PRE), pylometrics, neuromuscular facilitation / inhibition, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, endurance training, balance exercises and isokinetic exercise. Use of lab simulation and role playing of actual clinical situations allow the student to demonstrate knowledge and skills to problem solve, think analytically, perform tests, select and/or modify exercise programs as they relate to the conditions presented and the observed physiologic responses. The use of appropriate communication skills, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) terminology and documentation, and the ability to progress exercise programs within the plan of care will be emphasized. |
Class Details
Credits: 3
Prereq: Acceptance into the Associate in Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program or consent of PTA Program Director., Coreq: -
Courses: PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)
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