This course introduces the student to the evaluation, diagnosis and management of athletic injuries. This course will also present various physical therapy evaluative techniques and modalities used in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The clinical skills component will include exam techniques for specific athletic injuries, application and use of immobilizing devices, physical therapy modalities, and assessment of running shoes and proper bike fit.
2.5 credits
Prerequisites: PMED 1643 Lower Extremity Anatomy; PMED 1521 & PMED 1651 Podiatric Biomechanics I & II; PMED 1512 & PMED 1641 Podiatric Medicine I & II; PMED 1644 Medical Imaging