PTAS 2130 - Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy-Lecture

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives: The student will:

1. Describe concepts of concave/convex rule regarding joint mobility.
2. Describe special tests used in orthopedic evaluation and identify significance of the tests.
3. Discuss the significance of goniometric assessment for the patient with musculoskeletal dysfunction.
4. Discuss the significance of manual muscle testing for the patient with musculoskeletal dysfunction.
5. Describe tests and measures used to assess functional range of motion

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to discuss the role of the PTA in the treatment of patients with selected orthopedic conditions.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Differentiate role of the PT vs. PTA in the management of a patient with musculoskeletal impairment
2. Describe an effective PT/PTA relationship in the management of patients with musculoskeletal pathologies
3. Identify components of the PT plan of care appropriate for intervention by the PTA.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the etiology, clinical manifestations and physical therapy management of selected orthopedic conditions.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Describe common causes and symptoms of tendonitis, bursitis, fractures, arthritis and related disorders, compression syndromes and musculoskeletal disorders of the spine.
2. Describe selective tissue tensioning techniques for bone, muscle, tendon, ligaments, meniscus and discs.
3. Describe appropriate treatment pathways for tendonitis, bursitis, fractures, arthritis, compression syndromes and musculoskeletal disorders of the spine.
4. Discuss the principles of and rationale for selected orthopedic interventions including but not limited to soft tissue, mobilization, and stretching.
5. Discuss the principles of and rationale for joint mobilization.
   1. Discuss the role of the PTA in joint mobilization.
6. Demonstrate through problem solving the ability to identify appropriate physical therapy management of selected orthopedic conditions.
   1. Discuss appropriate use of electrotherapeutics, compression and traction modalities with orthopedic conditions.
   2. Demonstrate special tests that indicate specific musculoskeletal problems of the spine and extremities.
   3. Discuss indications/contraindications of PT modalities as it relates to musculoskeletal problems.
7. Use a case study to describe the physical therapy management of a patient with musculoskeletal impairment.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introduction
   1. Connective Tissue
   2. Inflammation
   3. Pathologies and Impairment
2. The Physical Therapy Evaluation and Plan of Care
   1. The PT evaluation and special tests
   2. The role of the PTA in data collection for patents with musculoskeletal pathologies
   3. Exercise/function for patients with musculoskeletal conditions
3. Overview of Musculoskeletal Pathologies/Impairments
4. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy for the Shoulder
5. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy for the Elbow
6. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy for the Hand/Wrist
7. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy for the Cervical/Spine/TMJ
8. Overview of Treatment of Gait Abnormalities and Dysfunction
9. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy for the Hip
10. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy for the Knee
11. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy for the Foot/Ankle
12. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy for the Thoracic and Spine
13. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy for the Lumbar Spine/Pelvis
14. The Role of PTA in Treatment of Patients with Musculoskeletal Impairments