PTAP 160 Orthopedic Dysfunctions I

This course will present the principles of tissue development, healing, and response to physical therapy treatments. Common orthopedic diagnosis, physical therapy interventions, and injury care protocols will be discussed.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PTAP 213. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 204

Corequisite

PTAP 150, PTAP 210, and PTAP 240

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. Describe the history and background of orthopedic and manual therapy.
2. Apply the principles of tissue healing and response to physical therapy interventions.
3. Demonstrate effective subjective and objective data collection for the orthopedic patient/client.
4. Discuss common orthopedic injuries, diseases, and developmental changes.
5. Describe common clinical interventions for orthopedic conditions or injuries.
6. Apply "best practice" treatment protocols for orthopedic dysfunctions.
7. Apply range of motion, stretching, joint mobilization, and soft-tissue interventions appropriate for the orthopedic patient using safe and effective techniques.

Course Objectives

1. Describe the history and background of orthopedic and manual therapy.
2. Apply the principles of tissue healing and response to physical therapy interventions.
3. Demonstrate effective subjective and objective data collection for the orthopedic patient/client.
4. Discuss common orthopedic injuries, diseases, and developmental changes.
5. Describe common clinical interventions for orthopedic conditions or injuries.
6. Apply "best practice" treatment protocols for orthopedic dysfunctions.
7. Apply range of motion, stretching, joint mobilization, and soft-tissue interventions appropriate for the orthopedic patient using safe and effective techniques.