PTA145 — Orthopedics I
5 credits Principles of therapeutic exercise and intervention skills for aerobic conditioning, agility training, postural awareness and stabilization, strengthening, flexibility and electrotherapeutic modalities. Data collection skills for joint movement and muscle performance. Review of pathology and application of skills for common musculoskeletal conditions. Provide clear instructions, apply principles of learning, and use a variety of teaching strategies when educating patients, caregivers, and other members of the health care team as directed by the supervising physical therapist Explain the rationale for selected interventions to achieve patient goals as identified in the plan of care Review health records prior to carrying out the plan of care. Monitor and adjust interventions within the plan of care in response to patient/client status and clinical indications Report any changes in patient status or progress to the supervising physical therapist Identify indications, contraindications, precautions and safety considerations for the patient and determine if the treatment intervention is appropriate Determine when a directed intervention is either beyond the scope of work or personal scope of work of a physical therapist assistant Identify relevant information to communicate to the physical therapist for the discharge planning process Recognize activities, positioning and posture that aggravate or relieve pain Select relevant information for documentation Prepare and mai
Prerequisites: PTA105, PTA115, PTA117, PTA125