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Oct 23, 2026
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PTAC 1070 - Therapeutic Exercise Theory
Credits: 2
Catalog Description
This course focuses on the study of therapeutic exercise rationale and the application to patients with various disabilities. Introduction to manual muscle testing and monitoring patients during cardiovascular exercise is addressed as it relates to the role of the PTA with assisting the physical therapist in the assessment process. Emphasis is on strengthening, stretching, range of motion, manual muscle testing, neuromuscular re-education, spinal disorders and traction, and time management for patient treatment. Normal and abnormal gait analysis including gait patterns, appropriate assistive devices, and exercise related to gait will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): PTAC 1020 , PTAC 1030 , PTAC 1040 and BIOL 2113
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Determine the benefits and purpose of therapeutic exercise.
- Describe etiology and treatment for pathologies of the spine.
- Describe types of mobility exercise and understand their purpose.
- Describe types of strengthening exercise and understand their purpose.
- Comprehend basic concepts of manual muscle testing.
- Describe the rating scale for manual muscle testing.
- Describe types of cardiovascular endurance exercise and their purpose.
- Describe types of balance/coordination exercise and their purpose.
- Understand the basic components of the gait cycle.
- Recognize abnormal gait patterns and their causes.
- Produce appropriate documentation for therapeutic exercise.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Mobility exercise
- Strengthening exercise
- Manual muscle testing
- Cardiovascular/Endurance exercise
- Balance and coordination exercise
- Spine pathology and treatment
- Gait assessment and pre-gait exercise
- Ethical clinical decision making
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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