PTA 160 — Orthopedic Practice & Exercise
This course introduces commonly encountered orthopedic conditions in physical therapy and effective interventions for physical therapy management. As each joint of the human body is explored, emphasis is placed on foundational principles of tissue healing, pain management, and recovery of meaningful function for the patient. Using evidence based practice as a guide, clinical decision making skills stress progression and modification of interventions. Upon completion, students should be able to safely, correctly, and effectively apply and document tests, measurements, and interventions in clinical practice based on knowledge of orthopedic conditions as experienced by patients within in the plan of care and scope of practice of the physical therapist assistant (PTA) under the supervision of a physical therapist. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.