Charles Martin
PTA 2010
E-Portfolio
I am writing a little bit about my experience from my Functional/ Neuro Anatomy section in the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
I have always enjoyed learning about the human body and how it functions the way that it does. It is so precise in the way that it carries out the requirements that we place upon it. There are a couple of things that I found truly interesting throughout the class this semester. In previous anatomy classes I felt there was information that we went over that I didn’t really feel pertained to me. However, the focus in this class was geared strictly on the purpose of movement and how the structure of our bones and the attachments of the muscles over those bones drive the movement. I loved that this was the focus of the class and enjoyed going to our cadaver lab and seeing each individual bone, muscle, ligament and tendon worked together to provide specific actions. It was interesting to put how they looked and how they were aligned into actual actions. After reviewing anatomy of the muscles and bones I feel like I have a good understanding of the basic information into movement, I find myself looking at other people and going through the different muscle actions that they are going through. I feel like I am really starting to appreciate the movement of the human body.
One other thing that I feel like I Really found interesting is my interest in Neuro Anatomy. Ken, our professor had a great way of teaching the subject that really peaked my interest in the subject. I have usually been pretty intimidated by the nervous system of our body. The way that our central and peripheral nervous system are able to receive and send messages about our internal body and the outside environment acting on our body and then create designed plans on how to react to all those stimulus is nothing short of miraculous. When disruptions occur to our nervous system each resultant problem can present with such varying complications. This seems like such a challenge to the individuals who care for individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries. I really found it interesting to learn that the synapses in the brain are constantly pruning unnecessary connections and then creating synapses to get around damaged areas so the body can function at its best.
I really feel like this course will help me greatly as a PTA. If patients are having a problem with movement it will be up to me and a Physical Therapist to identify these problems or notice when new problems arise. We learned how to identify muscles and know what it is they are supposed to be doing. I will be able to apply all this knowledge to my career and towards the individuals that I will be caring for. I look forward to learning more about musculoskeletal dysfunctions that present with abnormal movements of the body and muscles and how I as a PTA will be able to assist others in their rehabilitation efforts to regain or manage their functional abilities.
PTA 2010
E-Portfolio
I am writing a little bit about my experience from my Functional/ Neuro Anatomy section in the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
I have always enjoyed learning about the human body and how it functions the way that it does. It is so precise in the way that it carries out the requirements that we place upon it. There are a couple of things that I found truly interesting throughout the class this semester. In previous anatomy classes I felt there was information that we went over that I didn’t really feel pertained to me. However, the focus in this class was geared strictly on the purpose of movement and how the structure of our bones and the attachments of the muscles over those bones drive the movement. I loved that this was the focus of the class and enjoyed going to our cadaver lab and seeing each individual bone, muscle, ligament and tendon worked together to provide specific actions. It was interesting to put how they looked and how they were aligned into actual actions. After reviewing anatomy of the muscles and bones I feel like I have a good understanding of the basic information into movement, I find myself looking at other people and going through the different muscle actions that they are going through. I feel like I am really starting to appreciate the movement of the human body.
One other thing that I feel like I Really found interesting is my interest in Neuro Anatomy. Ken, our professor had a great way of teaching the subject that really peaked my interest in the subject. I have usually been pretty intimidated by the nervous system of our body. The way that our central and peripheral nervous system are able to receive and send messages about our internal body and the outside environment acting on our body and then create designed plans on how to react to all those stimulus is nothing short of miraculous. When disruptions occur to our nervous system each resultant problem can present with such varying complications. This seems like such a challenge to the individuals who care for individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries. I really found it interesting to learn that the synapses in the brain are constantly pruning unnecessary connections and then creating synapses to get around damaged areas so the body can function at its best.
I really feel like this course will help me greatly as a PTA. If patients are having a problem with movement it will be up to me and a Physical Therapist to identify these problems or notice when new problems arise. We learned how to identify muscles and know what it is they are supposed to be doing. I will be able to apply all this knowledge to my career and towards the individuals that I will be caring for. I look forward to learning more about musculoskeletal dysfunctions that present with abnormal movements of the body and muscles and how I as a PTA will be able to assist others in their rehabilitation efforts to regain or manage their functional abilities.