Musculoskeletal Examination and Acute Treatment I

Catalog description

Introduces the common types of orthopedic injuries and/or dysfunctions that occur to the lower extremities during physical activity and/or athletics. Injuries will be discussed from the following viewpoints: etiology and mechanism of injury; pathology; recognition and evaluation techniques; protocols; and prevention. Students will also learn to apply the techniques of orthopedic injury assessment and evaluation as well as the immediate care of those injuries.