Sports Physical Therapy

Catalog description

This course will emphasize examination, evaluation and intervention for dysfunction that occur in sports physical therapy using current best evidence to support approaches to evaluation and treatment. Emphasis will be placed on an understanding of the pathophysiological basis for musculoskeletal dysfunction and the integration of the therapeutic process for the restoration of function of the patient with dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system. Recent trends in sport rehabilitation will be explored. This class presents the physical therapy student with the fundamental principles and concepts as they relate to sports musculoskeletal clinical practice and will progress to exposure to, and integration of, accepted intervention and advanced therapeutic techniques. Through lecture and problem-solving sessions we will investigate sports musculoskeletal practice with consideration of various levels of performance.