Etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, prognosis and management of common cardiac and orthopedic conditions are also discussed. Emphasis is placed on the role that physical therapy plays in the treatment of the various conditions studied. I Introduction to patient care activities including draping and position, body mechanics, patient transports, bed mobility, transfers, gait training, tilt table, aseptic technique, vital signs, therapeutic massage, intermittent venous compression, and basic medical terminology as it applies to the field of physical therapy. Students also receive OSHA training in the handling of blood-borne pathogens. PTA 106 - Therapeutic Exercises Study of the basic types of exercises applied in the treatment of disease and injury.
Emphasis is on the teaching aspect of the assistant's work.
Introduction to the physiological effects of exercises and the basic principle of joint range of motion, manual muscle testing and functional activities. Use of mechanical exercise equipment is also taught, stressing safety during exercise, signs of overodosage and use of proper body mechanics. Correct and incorrect exercise proceduresas well as indications and contraindications for different excerices are reviewed. Auscultationand the administration of bronchial hygiene techniques, and basics of cardiac rehabilitation will also be taught. Students will acquire skills in performing goniometric measurements.