Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10524145PTA Princ of Musculo Rehab

Course Information

Description

Integrates concepts of musculoskeletal pathologies, physical therapy interventions, and data collection in patient treatment.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Identify etiology, signs and symptoms for the patient with shoulder pathologies

Assessment Strategies

by responding to a case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you describe common pathologies of the shoulder girdle and shoulder

you explain the etiology of pathologies of the shoulder girdle and shoulder.

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of the shoulder girdle and shoulder.

you describe medical management of the pathology
Perform physical therapy interventions for the patient with shoulder pathologies

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory setting

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics

you employ appropriate interventions

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Analyze features of gait for the patient with musculoskeletal disorders

Assessment Strategies

by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you accurately identify features of gait in patients with musculoskeletal disorders

you differentiate between typical and atypical features of gait.
Analyze features of posture for the patient with musculoskeletal disorders

Assessment Strategies

by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you accurately identify features of posture in patients with musculoskeletal disorders

you differentiate between typical and atypical features of posture
Identify etiology, signs and symptoms for the patient with elbow/wrist/hand pathologies

Assessment Strategies

by responding to a case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you describe common pathologies of the shoulder girdle and shoulder

you explain the etiology of pathologies of the shoulder girdle and shoulder.

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of the shoulder girdle and shoulder.

you describe medical management of the pathology
Perform physical therapy interventions for the patient with elbow/wrist/hand pathologies

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory setting

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics

you employ appropriate interventions

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Identify etiology, signs and symptoms for the patient with knee pathologies

Assessment Strategies

by responding to a case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you describe common pathologies of the knee.

you explain the etiology of pathologies of the knee.

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of the knee.

you describe medical management of the pathology
Perform physical therapy interventions for the patient with knee pathologies

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory setting.

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics

you employ appropriate interventions

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Identify etiology, signs and symptoms for the patient with ankle/foot pathologies

Assessment Strategies

by responding to a case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you describe common pathologies of the ankle and foot.

you explain the etiology of pathologies of the ankle and foot.

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of the ankle and foot.

you describe medical management of the pathology
Perform physical therapy interventions for the patient with ankle/foot pathologies

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory setting.

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics

you employ appropriate interventions

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Identify etiology, signs and symptoms for the patient with cervical/thoracic pathologies

Assessment Strategies

by responding to a case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you describe common pathologies of the cervical and thoracic spine

you explain the etiology of pathologies of the cervical and thoracic spine

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of the cervical and thoracic spine

you describe medical management of the pathology
Perform physical therapy interventions for the patient with cervical/thoracic pathologies

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory setting

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics

you employ appropriate interventions

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Identify etiology, signs and symptoms for the patient with lumbar/pelvic pathologies

Assessment Strategies

by responding to a case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you describe common pathologies of the lumbar spine and pelvis.

you explain the etiology of pathologies of the lumbar spine and pelvis.

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of the lumbar spine and pelvis.

you describe medical management of the pathology
Perform physical therapy interventions for the patient with lumbar/pelvic pathologies

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory setting

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics

you employ appropriate interventions

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Identify etiology, signs and symptoms for the patient with hip pathologies

Assessment Strategies

by responding to a case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you describe common pathologies of the hip.

you explain the etiology of pathologies of the hip.

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of the hip.

you describe medical management of the pathology
Perform physical therapy interventions for the patient with hip pathologies

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory setting

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics

you employ appropriate interventions

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Apply the principles of healing to pathologies of the musculoskeletal system

Assessment Strategies

on a case study scenario, oral or written

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify the stages of healing of various body tissue types

you explain the inflammatory process.

you identify pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.

you apply the principles of the healing process to patients with musculoskeletal disorders
Demonstrate fitting and use of orthoses

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory setting

in a skill demonstration

on a case study scenario, oral or written

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify the various types of orthoses

you explain the indications for use of various orthoses

you demonstrate fitting various orthoses to patient

you identify the individual's and caregiver's ability to apply and care for the device

you recognize changes in skin condition while using orthoses

you recognize safety factors involved in using orthoses
Analyze patient response to physical therapy interventions for musculoskeletal disorders

Assessment Strategies

by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify expected responses to PT interventions

you recognize abnormal responses to 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
Assess motor function for patients with musculoskeletal disorders

Assessment Strategies

by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to motor function

in a skill demonstration

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 motor function in a patient

data is recorded completely and accurately

data is relevant

data sources are identified

data results are organized and clearly communicated

data is presented in graphs or charts; graphical representations are accurate and easy to read

data analysis includes a written description and analysis of the results

data analysis makes a recommendation based on the results; recommendation is clearly supported by the data
Conduct data collection for patients with musculoskeletal disorders

Assessment Strategies

by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to patient function

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you collect data for muscle strength and endurance

you collect data for presence or absence of muscle mass

you you collect data for pain assessment

you collect data to assess body movement associated with pain and soreness
Perform balance assessments for patients with musculoskeletal disorders

Assessment Strategies

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics

you employ appropriate interventions

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process