Physical therapy
Students will be responsible for writing a research paper on their approved musculoskeletal orneurological pathology. The primary objective of this assignment is to research evidence-based physicaltherapy treatment for the pathology. Students will share that knowledge with their classmates. Thecourse objectives linked to this assignment are:Explain the role and benefit of physical therapy in the medical management ofmusculoskeletal and neurological pathologies.Discuss the interactions of the medical, therapy, and family members of the health care team inthe lifespan management of patient populations presented.Complete the L.I.R.N evidence-based practice assignment by writing a review of a peer-reviewedjournal article related to physical therapy treatment of patient conditions in the body systemscovered in this course.Students will research information on their approved pathology. Students must include at minimum thefollowing information:1. Define the pathology.2. Briefly describe the etiology, signs and symptoms, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, andprognosis.3. What does the pathology “look like”?4. According to evidence-based practice, discuss 2-3 treatment interventions/physical therapymanagement beneficial for patients with the pathology.5. Discuss progression of physical therapy treatment including modifications in interventionsfor effective physical therapy treatment of patients with the pathology throughout diseaseprocess6. Discuss medical management (including medications) of the pathology and how it mayaffect physical therapy treatment7. Discuss the role of the PTA in treating patients with the pathology, as well as theinteractions of the health care team8. Bibliography with at least 5 references which must include 2-3 peer reviewed journals, nomore than 2 textbooks, and only 1 magazine, and information from the APTA website. Allcitations must be correctly cited using APA format. SABER students may access LIRN, onlinelibrary, using the code 38119.Research papers must be typed using Times New Roman, 12pt font, double spaced, with one inchmargins. Minimum length is 5 pages. Student should refer to this assignment’s grading rubric to furtherunderstand the expectations of the assignment.Parkinsons disease
