MSAT-540: Lower Extremity and Spinal Injury Pathomechanics, Assessment, and Rehabilitation
4 credit hours
This course increases the student’s understanding of lower extremity and regional spinal pathomechanics, basic athletic injury assessment skills, and foundational rehabilitation exercises. Students will acquire a foundational, regional understanding of palpation skills, goniometry, manual muscle testing, neurological testing and special tests. Patient cases will be presented that link skill development to regional conditions commonly treated by athletic trainers.