AT 488Evaluation of the Lower Extrem

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This course addresses the principles, techniques, and theories behind athletic injuries and their assessment from the waist down. The student will be able to assess an injury and determine which special tests to use to conclude about what has occurred to the athlete and what needs to be done in a timely manner. Also, a thorough knowledge of bony landmarks, dermatomes, and myotomes will aid the athletic training student in injury assessment. This course is designed to satisfy related CAATE competencies and is intended for Professional-Level Masters Athletic Training Students. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSAT program as 3+2 student.