PTA 211 — Rehabilitation Techniques
This course allows students to apply the physical therapy rehabilitative techniques discussed in PTA 210 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation to assist patients in returning to a state of optimal function. The course enhances student s previous knowledge of data collection and interventions acquired in PTA 161 Orthopedic Interventions and applies it to medically complex patients with numerous comordibities and those with chronic pain associated with spinal disorders. Students knowledge of Sahrmann and McKenzie treatment techniques are expanded along with core stabilization exercises. As students transition from treatment of patients with orthopedic injuries/conditions to those with neurological injuries/conditions, neuro-rehabilitation techniques/theorists including PNF , NDT , Brunnstrom and Rood are emphasized. Facilitation and inhibition of abnormal tone are discussed to promote functional training/pre-gait/balance activities utilizing the appropriate stage of motor control. T ransfer and gait training taught in previous semesters is enhanced highlighting proper handling techniques for patients with neurological involvement. Students must demonstrate competency in determining appropriate rehabilitative techniques to utilize, as well as performing the techniques and making necessary modifications within the Plan of Care established by the PT . All skills must be performed in a safe, effective, and efficient manner with a variety of equipment and supplies while considerin
Prerequisites: PSYC 210, SOC 153, PTA 170