PTAC 2000 - Musculoskeletal Disorders

1. Describe ligament injury and techniques used to promote ligament healing.
2. Identify types of fractures, bone healing, and normal remodeling.
3. Describe surgical procedures and various treatments used to promote bone healing.
4. Identify pathology and injury of the lower extremity including pelvis, hip, knee, ankle, and foot.
5. Describe surgical procedures and techniques used to treat lower extremity injury and pathology.
6. Identify the pathology and injury of the upper extremity including shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.
7. Describe surgical procedures and techniques used to treat upper extremity injury and pathology.
8. Identify the pathology and injury of the spine and temporomandibular joint.
9. Describe surgical procedures and techniques used to treat the spine and temporomandibular joint.
10. Identify treatments used for obstetrics and pelvic floor dysfunction.
11. Describe industrial rehabilitation and treatments used in this setting.
12. Identify data collection skills and treatments used for chronic pain and rheumatic disorders.
13. Design treatment plans using evidence-based resources to support clinical decision making for musculoskeletal disorders.

1. Ligaments, Bone Remodeling, and Fractures
2. Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Pelvis and Hip
3. Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Knee
4. Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Ankle and Foot
5. Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Shoulder
6. Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
7. Temporomandibular Joint and Spinal Disorders
8. Obstetrics and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
9. Industrial Rehabilitation