PATHOLOGY

SABER College: PTA Program PTA 1601: Pathophysiology

Research Paper Students will be responsible for writing a research paper on their approved musculoskeletal or

neurological pathology. The primary objective of this assignment is to research evidence-based physical

therapy treatment for the pathology. Students will share that knowledge with their classmates. ​The course objectives linked to this assignment are:

17. Explain the role and benefit of physical therapy in the medical management of musculoskeletal and neurological pathologies.

18. Discuss the interactions of the medical, therapy, and family members of the health care team in the lifespan management of patient populations presented.

24. Complete the L.I.R.N evidence-based practice assignment by writing a review of a peer-reviewed journal article related to physical therapy treatment of patient conditions in the body systems covered in this course.

Students will research information on their approved pathology. Students must include at minimum the

following information:

1. Define the pathology.

2. Briefly describe the etiology, signs and symptoms, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and

prognosis.

3. What does the pathology “look like”?

4. According to evidence-based practice, discuss 2-3 treatment interventions/physical therapy

management beneficial for patients with the pathology.

5. Discuss progression of physical therapy treatment including modifications in interventions

for effective physical therapy treatment of patients with the pathology throughout disease

process

6. Discuss medical management (including medications) of the pathology and how it may

affect physical therapy treatment

7. Discuss the role of the PTA in treating patients with the pathology, as well as the

interactions of the health care team

8. Bibliography with at least 5 references which must include ​2-3 peer reviewed journals, no more than 2 textbooks, and only 1 magazine, and information from the APTA website. All

citations must be correctly cited using APA format.​ SABER students may access LIRN, online library, using the code 38119.

Research papers must be typed using Times New Roman, 12pt font, double spaced, with one inch

margins. Minimum length is 5 pages. Student should refer to this assignment’s grading rubric to further

understand the expectations of the assignment.

Topics must be approved by instructor no later than February 8 2021. Students may submit draft to

instructor for guidance and feedback no later than March 15, 2021 via hard copy/or email. Failure to

meet these deadlines will result in deduction of 3 points per missed deadline.