OTAS 102 - Applied Kinesiology in Occupational Therapy
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 4
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 96
Introduces the OTA student to the science and application of kinesiology, the study of movement, and involves principles of anatomy, physiology, physics, biomechanics, and geometry. Examines principles of human movement including analysis of biomechanics, joint structure and function, and musculoskeletal function. Prerequisite knowledge of skeletal and muscular anatomy and physiology is necessary. Designed for occupational therapy assistant (OTA) students with a focus on the clinical application of kinesiology to support development and treatment in children, rehabilitation in adults, and occupational performance and participation throughout the lifespan. Class will consist of lectures, demonstrations, and student participation in locating, observing, and palpating bony prominences and muscles. Much of kinesiology requires independent study to memorize origin, insertion, action, and innervation of muscles. The knowledge gained in this course is an integral part of a student’s preparation for the practice of occupational therapy as an occupational therapist assistant.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate basic working knowledge of medical terminology and concepts of human movement [B.1.1].
- Identify & describe joint movement using anatomical terminology and mechanical function [B.1.1].
- Classify and describe skeletal muscles/muscle groups according to their function; demonstrate understanding regarding their origin, insertion, and action [B.1.1].
- Describe types of muscle contractions, as well as inhibitors and facilitators [B.1.1].
- Demonstrate knowledge of movement (involving bones, joints, and muscles for the upper extremities, lower extremities, trunk, neck and head), including possible functional abnormalities for specific regions (i.e., the shoulder complex, elbow complex, wrist and hand, the pelvis, hip, knee, ankle, and foot) through activity analysis [B.1.1; B.2.7].
- Identify mechanical and ergonomic principles involved in human movement (i.e., biomechanics, forces, etc.) and how they relate to OT theory [B.1.1; B.2.1].
- Analyze functional activity (activity analysis) in terms of kinesiological, biomechanical, and ergonomical/functional principles using the biomechanical, etc. frame of reference(s) [B.1.1; B.2.1; B.2.7].
- Demonstrate understanding of biomechanical principles to body mechanics, range of motion, strength, fine and gross motor activities-and how they impact engagement in occupation through activity analysis, etc. [B.1.1; B.2.3, B.2.7].
- Demonstrate understanding of how physical (i.e., developmental, aging, etc.), client factors (i.e., social determinants of health, etc.), and disease processes contribute to muscle strength, range of motion, and coordination norms and deficits; identify impact of limitations on occupation [B.1.1; B.1.3; B.2.3, B.2.6].
- Demonstrate how scholarly activities, research (i.e., evidence-based), and literature contribute to the development of the profession; locate and demonstrate understanding of professional literature, including the quality of the source of information, to make evidence-based decisions regarding assessment and interventions [B.5.1].
- Understand how quantitative and qualitative research studies inform occupational therapy practice [B.5.3].
- Demonstrate understanding & explain how OT contributes to the role of prevention and wellness promotion using evidence-based practice interventions found in research/literature [B.2.4; B.2.5; B.5.1; B.5.3].
- Demonstrate understanding of principles regarding therapeutic use of self, including one’s personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process [B.3.1].
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of understanding a client’s occupational profile and using psychometrically sound assessment tools [B.3.3].
- Complete an occupational screen and profile, perform and document functional range of motion (ROM), manual muscle testing (MMT), and pinch/grip strength and motor coordination assessments using standardized and non-standardized assessment tools [B.3.1; B.3.3; B.3.6].
- Explain clinical/professional reasoning process behind ROM/MMT/grip/pinch/motor coordination assessment and its relevance and distinct importance in occupational therapy treatment [B.2.4; B.3.2].
- Complete an occupational screen and profile and implement treatment intervention to address ROM, muscle strength, and/or coordination [B.2.3; B.3.1; B.3.2; B.3.3; B.3.6].
- Demonstrate understanding and provide training and education regarding the importance of proper ergonomics during occupation; develop and explain techniques to address and improve performance using evidence-based practice interventions found in research/literature [B.3.2; B.5.1; B.5.3].
- Explain the need for basic orthotics and/or assistive devices used to enhance occupational performance and client participation [B.3.15; B.3.16].
- Identify, define, and describe safe and effective application of basic therapeutic modalities (i.e., superficial thermal agents, deep thermal agents, electrotherapeutic agents, and mechanical devices) as a preparatory measure to improve occupational performance. NOTE: Must include indications, contraindications, and precautions [B.3.14].
- Demonstrate understanding and provide simulated training and education regarding techniques to enhance functional mobility, including physical transfers, wheelchair management, and mobility devices [B.3.2; B.3.12].
- Demonstrate safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate-must include the ability to assess and monitor vital signs (i.e., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory status, and temperature) as appropriate to ensure a client is stable for intervention [B.2.8].
- Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one’s personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction [B.3.1].
- Demonstrate knowledge of the current published American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and AOTA Standards of Practice and use them as a guide for ethical decision making during professional activities [B.2.10].
- Demonstrate effective communication with clients, peers, colleagues, communities, and all members of intra-/interprofessional professional teams; demonstrate ability to communicate how OT uniquely differs from other disciplines in healthcare during service-learning/projects [B.2.4; B.3.21].
- Demonstrate the principles of the teaching-learning process using educational methods and health literacy education; implement evidence-based research/literature [B.2.4; B.3.19].
- Understand basic documentation of treatment implemented using technology used in practice (i.e., notes in an EMR system vs. paper, etc.) [B.3.18].
- At conclusion of course, student will add service-learning project and any related volunteer experiences attended during the course to their evolving PDT [B.2.9].
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - COURSE CONTENT: The knowledge gained in this course is an integral part of a student’s preparation for the practice of occupational therapy as an occupational therapist assistant. Topics include the following:
Body Systems Addressed:
- Musculoskeletal/Nervous System-Explain the principles of proper posture, body mechanics, and lifting techniques; Define the forms, indications, and contraindications of range of motion; Name the essential components of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) diagonal patterns of the upper and lower extremities
- Cardiovascular-Identify the typical vital signs, associated systems, and normal ranges measured in physical therapy
- Immune-Identify the components of the cycle of infection including means of transmission; identify the role immune system dysfunction in musculoskeletal and other systems
- Integumentary-Identify bony prominences at risk in each type of patient positioning related to shearing or pressure injury
Other Topics/Skills Addressed:
- Medical Terminology used in Kinesiology and OT.
- Biomechanical, etc. frames of reference; Kinesiology as it applies in OT Theory
- Principles of Ergonomics used in OT
- Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)/Strength Testing; Range of Motion (ROM), Dexterity & Motor Coordination
- Principles of Restoration/Remediation/Rehabilitation, Adaptation, Compensation
- Overview of Adaptive and Durable Medical Equipment
- Functional Mobility and Transfer Training
- Therapeutics: Including Therapeutic Modalities, Therapeutic Exercise, Therapeutic Activities, Therapeutic Use of Self
- Domain & Process Overview; Ethics
- OT Process: Screen, Occupational Profile, Assessment, Treatment, and Documentation
- Safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hygiene, and Treatment Area Prep
- Principles of Teaching and Learning
- Principles of Clinical and Professional Reasoning
- Professionalism; including Interdisciplinary/Intra-Disciplinary
Other:
- Focuses on the development of the student from an observer and absorber of knowledge into an occupational participant actively engaged and participating in his/her learning process and journey towards becoming an OTA in an applied lab.
- Students will practice using the online campus OT library and peer-reviewed resources to retrieve information in this course as part of the scholarship of research.
- Will explore, define, describe, and apply OT-specific language, medical terms, and concepts unique to the OT profession, as well as provide students an opportunity to explain and educate other professionals about assessment and treatment skills unique to occupational therapy.
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