ATR 5130: Evaluation Methods and Treatment Techniques - Upper Body
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ATR 5100, ATR 5210, acceptance into Athletic Training program
Proper methods of musculoskeletal evaluation of the upper extremity including spine. Evaluate and manage patient(s) with acute conditions. Obtaining a medical history, methods of documentation, assessment of function, selection and use of special tests and measures assessing patient’s clinical presentation, determine a plan of care, including referral when warranted. Selection and incorporations of interventions designed to address a patient’s identified impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions, using ICF model for clinical practice decisions. Review of concussion evaluation, protocols, and return to play following a head injury/concussion.
(Typically Offered: Spring)