PHT 5246L Orthopedic I Lab

Topics Apply To Both Lecture And Laboratory 1. Differentiate How Musculoskeletal Anatomy And Physiology Dysfunction, Deviates From Normal Function Of These Systems, And Appraise The Implications Of Specific Orthopedic Diseases. 2. Summarize The Primary Physiological Effects And The Potential Side Effects Of Commonly Used Cardiopulmonary Medications. 3. Secure, Evaluate, And Synthesize Scientific Literature To Support Evidence-based Practice Decisions On Examination Tests And Procedures, And Intervention Procedures For Orthopedic Dysfunction. 4. Demonstrate Effective Communication With Patients, Family Members And Other Health Care Professionals, When Engaged In Physical Therapy Practice. 5. Differentiate And Value, Individual And Cultural Differences When Planning And Performing Physical Therapy Care. 6. Display Professional Behaviors In All Interactions With Patients, Clients, Families, And Other Care Givers. Adhere To The Legal And Ethical Standards Of Physical Therapy Practice. 7. Demonstrate Clinical Decision-making Skills, Including Clinical Reasoning, Clinical Judgment, And Reflective Practice In Selecting Examination And Intervention Procedures. 8. Assess Health Screening Procedures For Risk Factors And Signs/symptoms For Various Orthopedic Disorders. 9. Independently Examine A Patient With Multiple Co-morbidities, Including Obtaining A Pertinent Patient History, And Performing A Systems Review. Evaluate These Initial Processes, And Choose The Most Relevant Age-related Tests And Measures To Effectively Manage Patients With Multiple Co-morbidities. 10. Demonstrate Procedures For Examining Rom And Joint Integrity, Motor Function And Muscle Performance 11. Demonstrate Procedures For Examining Skin Integrity And Anthropometric Characteristics. 12. Demonstrate Procedures For Examining Sensory Nerve, Cranial Nerve And Reflex Integrity, And Pain. 13. Demonstrate Procedures For Examining Assistive And Supportive Devices, Posture, Body Mechanics, Gait And Balance, And Environmental Barriers. 14. Analyze Examination Data To Complete A Physical Therapy Evaluation. 15. Efficiently Construct A Diagnosis For Patients With Multiple Co-morbidities, Based On The Evaluation Of Results Of Examinations And Medical Information, And Discuss The Diagnoses With The Patient And Other Care Providers. 16. Determine Patient Prognoses Based On Evaluation Of Results Of Examinations And Medical And Psychosocial Information. 17. Collaborate With The Patient And Family, And Other Team Members, So That The Patients Plan Of Care Is Based On And Supports The Patients Goals And Functional Outcomes, And Is Realistic And Achievable Within An Expected Time Duration. 18. Monitor And Adapt The Plan Of Care In Response To Changes In Patient Status. 19. Demonstrate Physical Therapy Interventions To Remediate Orthopedic Impairments, Functional Limitations, And Disability. Interventions Include: Functional Training In Self Care And Home Management; Patient-related Instruction; Aerobic Conditioning, Flexibility And Strength Training, And The Application Of Physical Agents And Assistive And Supportive Devices. 20. Practice In A Safe Setting To Minimize Patient Risk Of Orthopedic Complications During Examination Procedures. 21. Take Appropriate Emergency Action If An Orthopedic Complication Occurs. 22. Complete Thorough, Accurate, Analytically Sound, Concise, Timely, And Legible Documentation That Follows Guidelines And Specific Documentation Formats Required By The Practice Setting. Textbook(s) Daniels And Worthingham Muscle Testing