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Define the "dynamics of motor learning" in relation to physical
therapy. (I)
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| 2.
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List and define "vital sign" and take and record vital signs for
selected patients in physical therapy. (II)
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| 3.
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Differentiate between normal and abnormal vital signs for specific
patients in physical therapy. (II)
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| 4.
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Define "goniometry" and list the steps involved in goniometric
measurement of joint motion. (III)
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| 5.
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Define "passive", "active", "active-assisted", and "resisted" range of
motion as used in relation to physical therapy and differentiate
between these categories. (III)
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| 6.
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Measure the joint motions of the spine and the extremities using
goniometric techniques in relation to physical therapy. (III)
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| 7.
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Describe the normal postural alignment of the human body. (IV)
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| 8.
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List specific postural deviations in the human body and their causes.
(IV)
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| 9.
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Explain the importance of proper patient body mechanics for activities
of daily living. (V)
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| 10.
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Describe the steps of bed mobility activities. (VI)
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| 11.
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Instruct and assist patients in bed mobility skills in the physical
therapy practice setting using appropriate safety techniques. (VI)
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| 12.
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Describe proper patient bed positioning for selected patients. (VI)
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| 13.
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Describe the steps for patients in learning transfer activities in
relation to physical therapy. (VII)
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| 14.
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Instruct specific patients in transfer activities and complete
transfers using safety techniques, with and without equipment, in the
physical therapy practice setting. (VII)
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| 15.
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List and define "classifications for assistance" and classify the
amount of assistance required to complete specific patient transfers
according to these classifications. (VII)
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| 16.
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Describe the normal human gait cycle and common deviations. (VIII)
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| 17.
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Instruct and assist patients with gait activities in the physical
therapy practice setting utilizing appropriate safety techniques, with
and without equipment. (VIII)
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| 18.
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Describe wheelchair measurement and operation in the physical therapy
practice setting. (IX)
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| 19.
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Instruct selected patients in safe wheel chair management skills in
the physical therapy practice setting. (IX)
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| 20.
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Explain the rationale for progressive resistive exercise in relation
to physical therapy. (X)
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| 21.
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Instruct specific patients in the safe use of exercise equipment in
the physical therapy practice setting. (X)
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| 22.
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Stretch specific joints and soft tissue structures of selected
patients in the physical therapy practice setting using safe,
professional procedures. (XI)
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| 23.
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Define the Subjective/Objective/Assessment/Plan (SOAP) documentation
format and document therapeutic exercise, mobility training, and
patient's response to treatment in the physical therapy practice
setting using the SOAP format. (XII)
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