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Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-23-00 |
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PTA104 2000 Fall
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LAB |
1.50 Credit(s) |
4.50 Period(s) |
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Musculo-Skeletal
Assessment Techniques |
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Theory and principles of goniometry and manual muscle testing. Normal range of motion of the spine and extremities. Normal posture and common postural deviations. Palpation and identification of pertinent bony and soft tissue structures. Documentation in goniometry, muscle testing, and posture assessment. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting Program, or permission of Department or Division. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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PTA104 2000 Fall – 2010 Spring |
Musculo-Skeletal
Assessment Techniques |
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Define goniometry. (I) |
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Describe the principles of goniometric measurement of joint motion. (I) |
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Define "passive, active, active-assisted, and resisted" range of motion as used in physical therapy. (I) |
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Compare and contrast "passive, active, active-assisted, resisted" range of motion. (I) |
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List normal ranges for joint motion of the spine and extremities. (I) |
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Measure joint motions of the spine and extremities using proper goniometric techniques. (I) |
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Document goniometric measurements using appropriate nomenclature and abbreviations. (I) |
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Describe select methods of muscle testing used in physical therapy. (II) |
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Define the 0-5 grading system in manual muscle testing. (II) |
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Assess strength of muscles of the trunk and extremities using manual muscle testing. (II) |
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Assign appropriate strength grades for tested muscles. (II) |
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Document manual muscle test results with appropriate nomenclature and abbreviations. (II) |
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Describe normal standing and sitting postures. (III) |
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Describe common postural deviations. (III) |
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Assess normal and abnormal postures. (III) |
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Describe the impact of postural deviations on the body. (III) |
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Describe the common causes of postural deviations. (III) |
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Document postural assessment with appropriate nomenclature and abbreviations. (III) |
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Palpate specific bony and soft tissue structures. (IV) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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PTA104 2000 Fall – 2010 Spring |
Musculo-Skeletal
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I. Range of Motion A. Definitions 1. Active 2. Active-Assisted 3. Passive 4. Resisted B. Goniometry 1. Definition 2. Principles 3. Techniques C. Anatomical motions of spine and extremities D. Documentation II. Muscle Testing A. Principles B. Methods of testing C. Grades D. Techniques 1. spine 2. upper extremity 3. lower extremity E. Documentation III. Posture A. Normal postural alignment B. Postural deviations 1. kyphosis 2. lordosis 3. scoliosis 4. shifts 5. scapular/iliac positions C. Assessment D. Causes for deviations E. Documentation IV. Palpation A. Bony structures B. Soft tissue structures |
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