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Name: Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice
Edition: 6th
ISBN: 9780323761949
Author: CAMERON, MICHELLE H.
Publisher: Elsevier
1) Assess, grade, and modify the way persons, groups, and populations perform occupations and activities by adapting processes, modifying environments, implementing assistive technology or adaptive equipment, and applying ergonomic principles to reflect the changing needs of the client, sociocultural context, and technological advances (B.3.8)
2) Demonstrate use and knowledge of the safe and effective application of superficial thermal agents, deep thermal agents, electrotherapeutic agents, and mechanical devices as a preparatory measure to improve occupational performance. This must include indications, contraindications, and precautions. (B.3.14)
3) Assess the need for orthotics, and design, fabricate, apply, fit, and train in orthoses and devices used to enhance occupational performance and participation. Train in the safe and effective use of prosthetic devices used to enhance occupational performance. (B.3.16)
4) Use scholarly literature to make evidence-based decisions.
Tentative Schedule
Week 1 | Topics | Assignments |
August 18 - 22 | Lecture – Syllabus Overview, Introduction (Physiology & Clinical Application), & Inflammation/Tissue Repair Syllabus Quiz Lab – Edema Measurements | Readings: Chp 1, 2, & 3 Assignments: N/A |
Week 2 | Topics | Assignments |
Aug. 25 – Aug.29 | Lecture - Pain/Pain Management, Tone Abnormalities/Tissue Restrictions Quiz over Week 1 Lab – N/A | Readings: Chp 4, 5 & 6 Assignments: N/A |
Week 3 | Topics | Assignments |
Sept. 1 -5 Labor Day Sept. 1st | Lecture - Thermal Modalities (Heat, Ice, US, Diathermy, & Whirlpool) Quiz over Week 2 | Readings: Chp 7, 8, 9, & 10 Assignments: N/A |
Week 4 | Topics | Assignments |
September 8 -12 | Lecture – Thermal Modalities continued & Electric Stimulation (Introduction, Muscle Contraction, Pain control, & Wound Healing)
Lab- Modalities Check-Off | Readings: Chp 11, 12, 13, & 14 Assignments: N/A |
Week 5 | Topics | Assignments |
September 15 -19 | Lecture – Electrical Modalities continued & Electromagnetic/Mechanical Modalities ( UV, Laser, IR, Hydrotherapy, Traction, & Compression) Quiz over Week 4 Lab – Modalities Check-Off | Readings: Chp 16, 17, 19, 20, & 21
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Week 6 | Topics | Assignments |
September 22 - 26 | Lecture – Continued modalities as needed, Review, & Finishing modalities check-offs Quiz over Week 5 Lab – Modalities Check-Off | Readings: N/A Assignments: N/A |
Week 7 | Topics | Assignments |
Sept. 29- Oct. 3 | Lecture – Ergonomics/Body Mechanics Quiz over Week 5-6 Lab – Ergonomics/Body Mechanics Assignment | Readings: N/A Assignments: N/A |
Week 8 | Topics | Assignments |
October 6-10 | Midterm Exam (Written) | N/A |
Week 9 | Topics | Assignments |
October 13- 17 Fall Break Oct. 13th | Lecture – Upper Extremity: Shoulder/Elbows Lab - AROM/PROM/HEP/Manual Techniques/Assessments (QuickDASH, SPADI, PNF pattern, Nerve glides) | Readings: N/A Assignments: N/A |
Week 10 | Topics | Assignments |
October 20-24 | Lecture – Upper Extremity: Wrist/Hand Quiz over Week 9 Lab – AROM/PROM/HEP/Manual Techniques, 9-hole, Purdue, Monofilament, Desensitization) | Readings: N/A Assignments: N/A |
Week 11 | Topics | Assignments |
October 27- October 31 | Lecture – UE treatment simulation/practice Quiz over Week 10 Lab – N/A | Readings: N/A Assignments: N/A |
Week 12 | Topics | Assignments |
November 3- 7 | Lecture – Orthotics (Splinting) *Possible guest Lecture: Kristi Bockrath Quiz over Week 11 Lab - Splinting | Readings: N/A Assignments: N/A |
Week 13 | Topics | Assignments |
November 10- 14 | Lecture - Orthotics (Splinting) Practice Lab – Splinting Practice | Readings: N/A Assignments: N/A |
Week 14 | Topics | Assignments |
November 17- Nov. 21 | Lecture – Orthotics (Splinting) Check-ff Quiz over Week 12-13 Lab – N/A | Readings: N/A Assignments: N/A |
November 24- 28 Thanksgiving Break No Classes
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Week 15 | Topics | Assignments |
December 1-5 | Lecture – Prosthetics/Review *Possible guest lecture (Ossur Prosthetics) Lab – N/A | Readings: N/A Assignments: N/A |
Week 16 | Topics | Assignments |
| December 8-12 | Final Exam (Written) | |
Subject to change during the semester. Adequate notice of changes will be given.
Course Grading: |
Midterm (Written) 20% Final Exam (Written) 25% Modalities Competencies 20% Orthotics Competencies 15% Ergonomics/Body Mechanics Assignment 5% Quizzes 15% |
| Total 100% |
1. Midterm Exam: (ACOTE: B.3.8; B.3.14)
Purpose: Students will express their understanding of the material covered through a multiple-choice exam which covers the content covered throughout the 1st half of the semester.
2. Final (ACOTE: B.3.8; B.3.14; B.3.16)
Purpose: Students will express their understanding of all content about modalities and modifications covered throughout the 2nd half of the semester through a multiple-choice exam.
3. Modalities Competencies (ACOTE: B.3.14)
Purpose: Students will demonstrate knowledge and use of safe and effective application of superficial thermal agents, deep thermal agents, electrotherapeutic agents, and mechanical devices as a preparatory measure to improve occupational performance. This must include indications, contraindications, and precautions.
4. Orthotic/Prosthetic Competencies (ACOTE: B.3.16)
Purpose: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of orthotic splinting through the assessment, design, fabrication, application/fit, and training of an orthotic device. Students will demonstrate understanding of safety/training for prosthetic devices. Students will also determine possible adaptive equipment to assist in occupational performance for those using orthotics or prosthetics.
5. Ergonomics/Body Mechanics Assignment: (ACOTE B.3.8)
Purpose: Students will assess clients in their working environment to develop ways to adapt working processes, modify the environment, implement assistive technology, and apply ergonomic/body mechanics principles to improve occupational performance.
6. Quizzes (ACOTE B.3.14 & B.3.16)
Purpose: Students will complete quizzes covering information discussed in the previous week(s).
The grading scale will be as follows:
Letter Grade Equivalents: |
A = 90-100 B = 80-89 F = 0-79
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