Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/22/01
PTA210 20016-20056	LEC LAB	3 Credit(s) 1 Credit(s)	3 Period(s) 3 Period(s)
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Response of human bone and soft-tissue to injury. Orthopedic management and physical therapy procedures for common injuries of the extremities and spine. Common orthopedic surgeries. Joint mobilization techniques. Body mechanics and therapeutic exercise programs. Documentation procedures. Prerequisites: Admission to Physical Therapist Assisting Program or permission of the department.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
PTA210   20016-20056	Orthopedic Physical Therapy

1.	Describe the response of human bone and soft tissue to injury. (I)
2.	Describe the response of human bone and soft tissue to injury. (I)
3.	Describe the theories and principles of proper body mechanics. (II)
4.	Demonstrate the techniques of proper body mechanics. (II)
5.	Instruct novices in specific principles and techniques of proper body mechanics. (II)
6.	Describe specific orthopedic conditions of the human spine. (II)
7.	Describe the physical therapy management of select orthopedic conditions of the spine. (II)
8.	Design and implement therapeutic exercise programs for patients with select orthopedic conditions of the spine. (II)
9.	Integrate goniometry, ROM, therapeutic exercise, manual muscle testing, massage, and thermomodality techniques in the rehabilitation of select spinal orthopedic conditions. (II)
10.	Describe specific orthopedic problems of the human upper extremity. (III-V)
11.	Describe the physical therapy management of specific orthopedic conditions of the upper extremity. (III-V)
12.	Perform joint mobilization techniques to the joints of the upper extremity. (III-V)
13.	Design exercise programs for patients with select orthopedic conditions of the upper extremity. (III-IV)
14.	Perform exercise instruction for patients with select orthopedic conditions of the upper extremity. (III-IV)
15.	Integrate goniometry, ROM, therapeutic exercise, manual muscle testing, massage, and thermomodality techniques in the rehabilitation of select upper extremity orthopedic conditions. (III-IV)
16.	Describe specific orthopedic problems of the human lower extremity. (VI-VIII)
17.	Describe the physical therapy management of specific orthopedic conditions of the lower extremity. (VI-VIII)
18.	Perform joint mobilization techniques to the joints of the lower extremity. (VI-VIII)
19.	Design exercise programs for patients with select orthopedic conditions of the lower extremity. (VI-VIII)
20.	Perform exercise instruction for patients with select orthopedic conditions of the lower extremity. (VI-VIII)
21.	Integrate goniometry, ROM, therapeutic exercise, manual muscle testing, massage, and thermomodality techniques in the rehabilitation of select lower extremity orthopedic conditions. (VI-VII)
22.	Describe basic mobilization techniques of the extremity joints in select patients in the physical therapy practice setting. (IX)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
PTA210   20016-20056	Orthopedic Physical Therapy

I. Osteology and Soft Tissue Healing A. Response of bone to injury B. Response of soft-tissue to injury II. Orthopedic Management of the Spine A. Common injuries and conditions of the spine B. Common surgeries C. Scoliosis screen D. Physical therapy management E. Documentation III. Orthopedic Management of the Shoulder A. Common injuries and conditions B. Common surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation IV. Orthopedic Management of the Elbow A. Common injuries and conditions B. Common surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation V. Orthopedic Management of the Wrist and Hand A. Common injuries and conditions B. Common surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation VI. Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis A. Common injuries and conditions B. Common surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation VII. Orthopedic Management of the Knee A. Common injuries and conditions B. Common surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation VIII. Orthopedic Management of the Ankle and Foot A. Common injuries and conditions B. Common surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation IX. Peripheral Joint Mobilization Techniques A. Principles of mobilization B. Indications and contraindication C. Extremity mobilization techniques D. Clinical applications

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