PTA 160 — Kinesiology & Clinic al Orthopedics
This course introduces students to kinesiology, the scientific study of human movement and how it pertains to contemporary physical therapy assessments and interventions of patients with orthopedic related diagnoses/conditions. The course enhances students previous knowledge of muscle and joint structure and function, goniometry, manual muscle testing, range of motion/ strengthening and mobility training attained in PTA 101 Physical Therapy Science and Skills. As each joint of the appendicular skeleton and each region of the axial skeleton is studied individually, the students knowledge is expanded to include a deeper understanding of anatomical structures, special tests and related orthopedic diagnoses/conditions, medical and physical therapy management including, but not limited to flexibility testing, stretching, strengthening, endurance/power training, aerobic/anaerobic conditioning, and use of contemporary orthoses. Functional outcome tools related to orthopedic injuries/conditions will be discussed and case scenarios utilized to enhance problem solving skills. Combined joints of the appendicular and axial skeleton are studied when introducing the gait cycle in preparation for gait analysis, posture assessment, and respiratory function.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, BIOL 105, PTA 100, PTA 101, PTA 102