PTA 105 Functional Anatomy I

Credits: (3)

1. Explain the essentials of kinesiology.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of bone & joint structure & function.
3. Describe Skeletal Muscle structure and function, and how forces affect them.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the pertinent principles of neurology and how it affects muscle contraction.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology associated with and principles of Manual Muscle Testing & Goniometry.
6. Apply the previous principles to the specific joints of the lower extremities (pelvis & hip, knee, and ankle & foot), and understand the kinesiology for each joint.
7. Describe the events of human gait and identify the muscles involved in each phase.

PTA 105 Lab

1. Demonstrate appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication skills with the “patient”, physical therapist, and peers in an effective, appropriate and capable manner.
2. Exhibit conduct that reflects practice standards that are legal, ethical and safe.
3. Demonstrate effective problem-solving strategies in lab activities during class and practical exams.
4. Demonstrate proper body mechanics and wear appropriate attire during all lab procedures.
5. Label and palpate specific bony landmarks of the lower extremity as attachment sites for musculature, ligament, or as a reference to goniometry.
6. Identify peripheral nerves on a model or diagram associated with the lower extremity.
7. Provided with an activity, identify the joint motion, agonist and antagonist muscle and describe the agonist action as concentric, eccentric or isometric.
8. Recognize normal and abnormal lower extremity joint movement.
9. Measure functional range of motion for lower extremity joint movement.
10. Demonstrate competency in performing goniometric measurements of the lower extremity joints, using valid and reliable data essential for carrying out a plan of care.
    -correlate and palpate muscle structure and bony anatomy to correctly align the axis, stationary arm and moveable arm of the goniometer
    -correctly identify end-feels for accurate range of motion
    -accurately read the correct scale of measurement
    -demonstrate proper data collection and documentation of goniometry results
11. Observe the presence or absence of muscle mass through visual inspection, palpation and anthropometric measurement (segmental girth and length) of the lower extremity.
12. Recognize normal and abnormal muscle length of the lower extremity.
13. Recognize changes in muscle tone.
14. Demonstrate competency in measuring muscle strength by performing manual muscle testing to the lower extremity, using valid and reliable techniques essential for carrying out a plan of care.
    -perform LE MMT in all positions (presence or absence of gravity and manual resistance), with correct hand placement for resistance and stabilization, and verbalize appropriate commands for grading muscles of the lower extremity.
    -palpate individual muscles of the lower extremity to isolate affected musculature.
    -demonstrate proper data collection and documentation of MMT results.
15. Demonstrate the normal phases of gait, and identify agonist musculature used for each phase at each joint of the lower extremities.
16. Demonstrate various gait deviations as listed in the outline, and identify the cause.
17. Problem-solve ways to correct the various deviations, using strengthening exercises, modalities, orthotics, assistive devices, etc.