Orthopedics

Catalog description

This course discusses common disease, injury, trauma, and surgical procedures of the musculoskeletal system with orthopedic diagnoses encountered by the physical therapist assistant (PTA) in various physical therapy settings under the direct supervision of the physical therapist. Topics include concepts of orthopedic management, tissue healing, and musculoskeletal conditions to the upper and lower extremities and spine. The course adopts the Guide to Physical Therapy and evidence-based clinical guidelines for rehabilitation for the orthopedic patient.