Orthopedic Conditions & Rehabilitation

Catalog description

In this course, students will review pertinent anatomical structures and be instructed on the etiology, signs, symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic/imaging procedures, medical and PT treatment, prognosis and prevention of orthopedic human disease and disorders. Special emphasis will be given to those pathological processes commonly encountered in Physical Therapy. Topics include the musculoskeletal, integumentary, and immune systems, pertinent pharmacology, amputations, genetics, wound management, pediatrics and geriatrics. The lab will allow students to practice different treatment modalities, manual therapy, gait training techniques, stretching, creation of home exercise programs, precautions and contraindications to exercise/rehab in regards to orthopedic conditions, and directing therapeutic exercise along with developing problem solving skills within the PTA scope of work in order to carry out the PT POC. Offered Fall