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Implement therapeutic exercise programs
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration
by developing a plan (format may be written, oral, or graphic)
with a case study
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you select the correct tools, equipment, instruments, materials and supplies
you perform all critical steps in the right order
you position yourself and patient correctly
you employ the therapeutic exercise technique and protocol and proper use of equipment
you follow safety procedures
you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
you develop therapeutic exercise programs
you demonstrate modification of therapeutic exercise programs
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Assess aerobic capacity and endurance
Assessment Strategies
by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to aerobic capacity and endurance
in a skill demonstration
with a case study
by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you identify data necessary to perform assessment of aerobic capacity and endurance in a patient
you determine target heart rate
you determine physiological changes you expect to see
you identify normal response in healthy individuals
you record data
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Implement aerobic exercises
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration
with a case study
by developing a plan (format may be written, oral, or graphic)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you select the correct tools, equipment, instruments, materials and supplies
you perform all critical steps in the right order
you position yourself and patient correctly
you employ the aerobic exercise technique, protocol
you follow safety procedures
you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
you develop aerobic exercise programs
you demonstrate modification of aerobic exercise programs
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Provide patient and or caregiver instruction in home exercise programs
Assessment Strategies
through a skill demonstration
through a case study (format may be oral or written)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you select the correct home exercise program and equipment
you instruct the client the correct sequence for the home exercise activities
you position yourself, the client, and caregiver correctly
you instruct the client/caregiver in the therapeutic exercise technique, protocol
you instruct and follow safety procedures for all parties involved
you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Implement range of motion exercises
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration
with a case study
by developing a plan (format may be written, oral, or graphic)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you select the correct tools, equipment, instruments, materials and supplies
you perform all critical steps in the right order
you position yourself and patient correctly
you employ the range of motion technique, protocol
you follow safety procedures
you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
you develop range of motion programs
you demonstrate modification of range of motion programs
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Implement stretching exercises
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration
with a case study
by developing a plan (format may be written, oral, or graphic)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you select the correct tools, equipment, instruments, materials and supplies
you perform all critical steps in the right order
you position yourself and patient correctly
you employ the stretching exercise technique, protocol
you follow safety procedures
you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
you develop stretching exercises
you demonstrate modification of stretching exercises
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Implement strengthening exercises
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration
with a case study
by developing a plan (format may be written, oral, or graphic)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you select the correct tools, equipment, instruments, materials and supplies
you perform all critical steps in the right order
you position yourself and patient correctly
you employ the strengthening technique, protocol
you follow safety procedures
you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
you develop strengthening exercise program
you demonstrate modification of strengthening exercises
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Implement balance, coordination, and agility training
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration
with a case study
by developing a plan (format may be written, oral, or graphic)
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you select the correct tools, equipment, instruments, materials and supplies
you perform all critical steps in the right order
you position yourself and patient correctly
you employ the balance, coordination, or agility technique, protocol
you follow safety procedures
you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
you develop balance, coordination, and agility training
you demonstrate modification of balance, coordination, and agility training
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Analyze patient response to therapeutic exercise interventions
Assessment Strategies
by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)
with a case study
by answering questions on one or more exams
Criteria
you identify expected responses to therapeutic exercise interventions
you recognize abnormal responses to therapeutic exercise interventions
you adjust interventions within the plan of care developed by the PT in response to patient clinical indications
you recognize when the intervention should not be provided based on changes in the patient status
you recognize when the direction to perform the intervention is beyond what is appropriate for a PTA