Undergraduate Catalog 2013-14 
    
    May 06, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2013-14 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AHS 2157 - Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Injuries

3 cr
This course investigates the planning and implementation of a comprehensive rehabilitation program for injuries/illnesses sustained by the competitive athlete. Topics include determination of therapeutic goals and objectives, methods of recording rehabilitation progress and the theory and principles associated with the use of specific therapeutic exercise techniques to include manual muscle testing, PNF, aquatic exercise and joint mobilization. Included is a study of recent surgical techniques and rehabilitation protocols following surgery.
Prerequisite: AHS 2151  or AHS 2160 , or permission of the instructor.
Spring