PTA 120 - Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Credits: 2
Instructional Contact Hours: 2

Introduces common orthopedic injuries and disabilities that affect adults and children. Provides entry-level principles and rationale needed to administer rehabilitation exercise programs for orthopedic conditions. Prepares the student to perform physical therapy intervention as part of a physical therapist's plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist.

Prerequisite(s): PTA 101, PTA 101LW, PTA 103, PTA 110, PTA 110L, PTA 118, PTA 121; each with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
Corequisite(s): PTA 102 PTA 105 PTA 105LW PTA 120L PTA 123LW PTA 123W PTA 124 PTA 125 PTA 125LW
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate an entry-level knowledge of the concepts of peripheral joint mobilizations.
1. Define terms and principles of peripheral joint mobilizations.
2. Define and describe the concave-convex rule.
3. Define the grades used for mobilization.
4. Describe joint end feel.
5. Identify common indications and contraindications for mobilization.
6. Examine the appropriate applications of peripheral joint mobilization.
7. Discuss the role of the PTA in assisting the PT with the delivery of peripheral joint mobilizations.
Describe appropriate methods of management and rehabilitation for select orthopedic diagnoses of the shoulder in accordance with the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
1. Describe common anatomy as it relates to the shoulder.
2. Identify and describe common injuries of the shoulder.
3. Discuss potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the shoulder.
4. Recognize the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the shoulder.
5. Describe various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the shoulder.
6. List various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the shoulder.
7. Compare and contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the shoulder.
8. Describe common mobilization techniques for the shoulder.
Describe appropriate methods of management and rehabilitation for select orthopedic diagnoses of the elbow in accordance with the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
1. Describe common anatomy as it relates to the elbow.
2. Identify and describe common injuries of the elbow.
3. Discuss potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the elbow.
4. Recognize the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the elbow.
5. Describe various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the elbow.
6. List various contraindications for the exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the elbow.
7. Compare and contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the elbow.
8. Describe common mobilization techniques for the elbow.
Describe appropriate methods of management and rehabilitation for select orthopedic diagnoses of the wrist and hand in accordance with the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
1. Describe common anatomy as it relates to the wrist and hand.
2. Identify and describe common injuries of the wrist and hand.
3. Discuss potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the wrist and hand.
4. Recognize the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the wrist and hand.
5. Describe various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the wrist and hand.
6. List various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the wrist and hand.
7. Compare and contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the wrist and hand.
8. Describe common mobilization techniques for the wrist and hand.
Describe appropriate methods of management and rehabilitation for select orthopedic diagnoses of the hip in accordance with the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
1. Describe common anatomy as it relates to the hip.
2. Identify and describe common injuries of the hip.
3. Discuss potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the hip.
4. Recognize the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the hip.
5. Describe various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the hip.
6. List various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the hip.
7. Compare/contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the hip.
8. Describe common mobilization techniques for the hip.
Describe appropriate methods of management and rehabilitation for select orthopedic diagnoses of the knee in accordance with the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
1. Describe common anatomy as it relates to the knee.
2. Identify and describe common injuries of the knee.
3. Discuss potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the knee.
4. Recognize the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the knee.
5. Describe various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the knee.
6. List various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the knee.
7. Compare and contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the knee.
8. Describe common mobilization techniques for the knee.
Describe appropriate methods of management and rehabilitation for select orthopedic diagnoses of the ankle in accordance with the plan of care developed by the physical therapist.
1. Describe common anatomy as it relates to the ankle.
2. Identify and describe common injuries of the ankle.
3. Discuss potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the ankle.
4. Recognize the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the ankle.
5. Describe various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the ankle.
6. List various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the ankle.
7. Compare and contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the ankle.
8. Describe common mobilization techniques for the ankle.
Describe appropriate methods of management and rehabilitation for select orthopedic diagnoses of the neck and back in accordance with the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
1. Describe common anatomy as it relates to the neck and back.
2. Identify and describe common injuries of the neck and back.
3. Discuss potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the neck and back.
4. Recognize the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the neck and back.
5. Describe various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the neck and back.
6. List various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the neck and back.
7. Compare and contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the neck and back.
8. Define and describe ergonomics, back schools, FCEs, and work hardening.
Identify relaxation techniques.
1. Define various relaxation techniques.
Interpret health care literature pertaining to orthopedic conditions.
1. Seek out appropriate orthopedic health care literature.
2. Discuss literature received.
3. Describe reaction to literature reviewed.
Discuss potential legal or ethical issues.
1. Describe an appropriate response to each legal/ethical clinical issue discussed in class.