Abstract
A patient who underwent a right total knee arthroplasty was seen for physical therapy treatment for five sessions from 8/3/15 to 8/5/15 at an acute hospital. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Manual Muscle Testing, goniometric measuring, Timed Up and Go, Lower Extremity Functional Scale, and functional mobility level of assistance, and a plan of care was established. Inpatient goals for the patient was to decrease pain, improve strength, increase range of motion, improve motor control and sequencing during functional activities, increase gait speed, increase static and dynamic balance, and increase functional independence. Main interventions used were over-ground gait training, restorative training, task-specific training, and functional training. The patient improved in strength, motor control and sequencing, gait speed, balance, and functional independence. The patient was discharged to home with a home exercise program and with follow up with home health and outpatient physical therapy.