Tyson Schoolman Christy Shepherd Kyle Wyant Emily Zigler

Definition:

Orthopedic Physical Therapy is the diagnosis, management, and treatment of disorders and injuries to the musculoskeletal system (Inverarity, 2007).

The Field of OPT 1. Types of Injuries treated 2. Other disorders and illnesses 3. Types of treatment 4. Goal: restore function

History of OPT 1. Polio and World War I 2. Sports injuries 3. Impact of technology 4. Increase in medical knowledge

Practice Settings 1. Outpatient 2. Inpatient 3. Long-term care 4. Home healthcare

Types of Equipment Used 1. Exercise equipment 2. Goniometers 3. Physical agents 4. Hands

Required Skills and Interests 1. Communication 2. Patience 3. Compassion 4. Ability to educate

Practice opportunities for PTAs 1. Rehabilitation 2. Education 3. Research 4. Consulting

Effects of healthcare changes on OPT 1. Pros 2. Cons

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) 1. Anatomical Structure

ACL Tear: Mechanisms of Injury 1. Planting and cutting 2. Straight knee landing 3. One step-stop landing with hyperextension 4. Pivoting and sudden deceleration ACL Injury Video Straight Knee Landing Planting and Cutting

ACL Tear: Who is most susceptible? 1. Athletes 2. Women

Athletes 1. Nature of sports - Jumping and Landing - Deceleration and Reacceleration 2. Use of cleated shoes

Women Theories: 1. Body Differences 2. Muscular Differences 3. Laxity and ROM

Symptoms of an ACL Tear 1. A loud pop 2. Knee pain and swelling 3. Instability 4. Lack of ROM

Treatment options for an ACL Tear 1. Immediate first aid 2. Rehabilitation 3. Surgery followed by rehabilitation

Clinical Observation of Knee Rehab Examples: 1.Strengthening Exercises 2. Stretches

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