ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT I

Catalog description

The primary purpose of this course is to provide the student with knowledge and skill in the area of advanced athletic injury assessment to the lower extremity. The student will be exposed to current methodology in the field of orthopedic physical assessment, particularly the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, thigh and hip. In addition, students will learn how to use the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) to select and evaluate specific tests during the diagnostic process.