PTA 243 - Therapeutic Exercise for Orthopedic Conditions

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Kapiolani Community College

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6 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program or permission from the PTA program director. Comment: Letter grade only. PTA 243 may not be audited. PTA 243 may not be taken credit/non credit. 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 rational 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. Upon successful completion of PTA 243, the student should be able to: Identify and discuss the physiology, pathology, etiology, signs and symptoms that occur in the selected orthopedic conditions. Competently perform and explain the application of all appropriate physical therapy (PT) interventions and/or assessment skills for the selected orthopedic conditions within the guidelines of the ethical and legal practice standards. Identify and explain the indications and contraindications for use of various types of therapeutic exercise during the three stages of healing of named orthopedic pathologies. Analyze and implement proposed exercise programs for the efficacy in obtaining the goals of treatment. Describe the use of aqua-therapy as it applies to the orthopedic population. Correctly explain in both written and verbal communication styles the physiological effects of the applied exercise techniques in layman's terms and professional language. Identify and discuss the effects of chronic abnormal pathology and pain on the musculo-skeletal system and the psychological well being of patients. Demonstrate appropriate assessment tools and collect data for the named orthopedic pathologies. Demonstrate ROM and stretching exercises, education of a home exercise 6 program, PRE's, neuromuscular facilitation techniques, balance, endurance, and plyometrics to simulated orthopedic pathologies. Demonstrate and justify trunk stabilization, posture, back exercises and ergonomics as they apply to common back conditions. Demonstrate and justify functional activities to the rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions. Use problem solving and analytical thinking skills, to modify exercise programs as they relate to observed simulated patient responses, conditions presented, and the goals of treatment. Correctly identify and discuss major bony landmarks and musculo-skeletal structures, end feel, resting length, stretch, normal ROM, strength, power and endurance as they apply to the exercise programs presented. Document accurately in Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan (SOAP) note form the simulated PT intervention session.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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