PTA 120 - Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Credits: 2

1. 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. Identify and describe joint end-range feel.
   5. Identify common indications and contraindications for mobilization.
   6. Discuss 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.
2. 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. Recognize various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the shoulder.
   6. Describe various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the shoulder.
   7. Compare/contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the shoulder.
   8. Describe common mobilization techniques for the shoulder.
3. 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. Recognize various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the elbow.
   6. Describe various contraindications for the exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the elbow.
   7. Compare/contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the shoulder.
   8. Describe common mobilization techniques for the the elbow.
4. 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. Recognize various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the wrist and hand.
   6. Describe various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the wrist and hand.
   7. Compare/contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the wrist and hand.
   8. Describe common mobilization techniques for the wrist and hand.
5. 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. Recognize various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the hip.
   6. Describe 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.
6. 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.

         A. Describe common anatomy as it relates to the knee.

B. Identify and describe common injuries of the knee.

C. Discuss potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the knee.

D. Recognize the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the knee.

E. Recognize various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the knee.

         F. Describe various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the knee.

         G. Compare/contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the knee.

         H.  Describe common mobilization techniques for the knee.

7. 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.

    A.        Describe common anatomy as it relates to the ankle.

    B.        Identify and describe common injuries of the ankle.

    C.        Discuss potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the ankle.

    D.        Recognize the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the ankle.

    E.        Recognize various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the ankle.

    F.         Describe various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the ankle.

    G.        Compare/contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the ankle.

    H.        Describe common mobilization techniques for the ankle.

8. 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.

    A.        Describe common anatomy as it relates to the neck and back.

    B.        Identify and describe common injuries of the neck and back.

    C.        Discuss potential treatment methods for the identified injuries of the neck and back.

    D.        Recognize the need for progression in an exercise program designed for the neck and back.

    E.        Recognize various special tests as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the neck and back.

    F.         Describe various contraindications for exercise as they relate to common orthopedic problems of the neck and back.

    G.        Compare/contrast various exercise protocols for different orthopedic problems of the neck and back.

    H.        Define and describe ergonomics, back schools, FCE’s, and work hardening.

8. Demonstrate methods to control the spread of infection from bloodborne pathogens.

    A.        Define bloodborne pathogens.

    B.        Describe potentially infectius materials.

    C.        Compare the following: Hep A, B, C; MRSA, VRE and HIV

    D.        Describe personal protective equipment and its function.

    E.        Identify potential exposure incidents and appropriate safety procedures.

    F.         Discuss isolation techniques to prevent exposure to pathogens via air.

    G.        Discuss isolation techniques to prevent exposure to pathogens via direct contact.

    H.        Discuss isolation techniques to prevent exposure to pathogens via droplet.

10. Utilize relaxation techniques.

    A.        Define various relaxation techniques.

11.  Interpret health care literature pertaining to orthopedic conditions.

    A.        Seek out appropriate orthopedic health care literature.

    B.        Discuss literature received.

    C.        Describe reaction to literature reviewed.

12. Discuss potential legal and ethical issues.

    A.        Describe an appropriate response to each legal/ethical clinical issue discussed in class.

13. Use appropriate action in emergency situations.

    A.        Initiate BCLS procedures during mock emergency scenarios.

    B.        Participate in mock disaster drills.

14. Demonstrate understanding of the theory of aquatherapy and its application to patient treatment.

    A.        Define and discuss the properties of water and the clinical relevance of these properties for physical therapy treatments      including:

    B.        Discuss the benefits of buoyancy on early weightbearing for various conditions.

    C.        Relate how various water depths to estimated percentage of body weight placed on the

               lower extremities can assist in progression of treatment.

    D.        Discuss the parameters of the aquatherapy environment for optimal therapeutic benefit.

    E.        Discuss the overall physiological effects of aquatherapy on the body.