PHTA2090 — Orthopedic Conditions
Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Physical Therapist Assistant Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 3 Credit(s) This course is designed to provide more in-depth detail and knowledge involving clinical conditions and interventions related to orthopedic diagnoses. This more advanced subject matter will allow the physical therapist assistant student to integrate previous knowledge into more situations with greater understanding of the orthopedic client. Semesters available: Day - F 2 Lecture Hour(s); Required Discuss timeframes of healing of body tissues. Exam 1 beginning of term and Final exam end of term 2. Explain the different types of fractures. Exam 1 beginning of term and Final exam end of term 3. Explain signs and symptoms associated with fractures, degenerative joint disease/osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Exam 1 beginning of term, Exam 2 Middle of term and Final exam End of term 4. Differentiate the pathogenesis of the orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions addressed. Exam 2-3 middle of term and Final exam end of term 5. Explain the indications, contraindications and precautions for interventions in regards to the orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions addressed. Exam 1 beginning of term, Exam 2-3 middle of term and Final exam end of term 6. Identify the special tests used by the physical therapist for the orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions addressed. Exam 2-3 middle of term and Final exam end of term 7. Describe the diagnosti
Prerequisites: PHTA2110, PHTA2115