PTA 120L - Orthopedic Rehabilitation Lab

1. Demonstrate peripheral joint mobilizations for the shoulder, wrist, hip, and ankle.
   1. Identify and describe joint end feel.
   2. Assess gliding motions of the shoulder, wrist, hip, and ankle joints.
   3. Practice Grades I & II peripheral joint mobs.
2. Implement 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. Practice potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the shoulder.
   2. Determine the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the shoulder.
   3. Demonstrate various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the shoulder.
   4. Indicate various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the shoulder.
   5. Compare and contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the shoulder.
   6. Demonstrate common mobilization techniques for the shoulder.
   7. Execute designed exercise protocols on simulated patients.
3. Implement 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. Practice potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the elbow.
   2. Determine the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the elbow.
   3. Demonstrate various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the elbow. 
   4. Indicate various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the elbow.
   5. Compare and contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the elbow.
   6. Execute designed exercise protocols on simulated patients.
4. Implement appropriate methods of management and rehabilitation for select orthopedic diagnoses of the wrist and hand in accordance with the plan of are established by the physical therapist.
   1. Practice potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the wrist and hand.
   2. Determine the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the wrist and hand.
   3. Demonstrate various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the wrist and hand.
   4. Indicate various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the wrist and hand.
   5. Compare and contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the wrist and hand.
   6. Demonstrate common mobilization techniques for the wrist and hand.
   7. Execute designed exercise protocols on simulated patients.
5. Implement 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. Practice potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the hip.
   2. Determine the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the hip.
   3. Demonstrate various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the hip.
   4. Indicate various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the hip.
   5. Compare and contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the hip.
   6. Demonstrate common mobilization techniques for the hip.
   7. Execute designed exercise protocols on simulated patients.
6. Implement 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. Practice potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the knee.
   2. Determine the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the knee.
   3. Demonstrate various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the knee.
   4. Indicate various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the knee.
   5. Compare and contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the knee.
   6. Demonstrate common mobilization techniques for the knee.
   7. Execute designed exercise protocols on simulated patients.
7. Implement 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. Practice potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the ankle.
   2. Determine the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the ankle.
   3. Demonstrate various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the ankle.
   4. Indicate various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the ankle.
   5. Compare and contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the ankle.
   6. Demonstrate common mobilization techniques for the ankle.
   7. Execute designed exercise protocols on simulated patients.
8. Implement appropriate methods of management and rehabilitation for select orthopedic diagnoses of the neck, back, and pelvic floor in accordance with the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
   1. Practice potential treatment methods for relevant conditions of the neck, back, and pelvic floor.
   2. Determine the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the neck, back, and pelvic floor.
   3. Demonstrate various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the neck and back.
   4. Indicate various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the neck and back.
   5. Compare and contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the neck and back.
   6. Develop neck, back, and deep core stabilization exercises and utilize them correctly.
   7. Execute designed exercise protocols on simulated patients.
9. Utilize relaxation techniques.
   1. Demonstrate various relaxation techniques.
10. Differentiate when an exercise program should not be performed due to change in a patient’s status.
    1. Ask appropriate assessment questions prior to implementing an exercise program.
    2. Review notes from previous treatments.
    3. Observe a patient’s nonverbal body language for signs of distress or pain.
    4. Recognize situations that require further clarification, supervision, or action by the supervising physical therapist.
11. Discuss potential legal or ethical issues pertaining to orthopedic rehabilitation.
    1. Describe an appropriate response to each legal/ethical clinical issue discussed in class.
12. Use appropriate action in emergency situations.
    1. Participate in mock emergency situations.