ATHT 4700 - Therapeutic Interventions II and Lab - Writing Intensive

Hours: 4
A study of the physiological basis for application of modalities and basic therapeutic exercise in the treatment of (common) athletic injuries. Principles and application techniques of the therapeutic modalities including electrotherapy, ultrasound, laser and diathermy will be studied and applied within the context of treatment strategies. In addition theory and application of the concepts related to range of motion, manual therapy, proprioception, muscle strength and endurance will be presented and studied within the context of treatment strategies and planning for individual body segments. Clinical skills associated with the didactic learning taught in the classroom portion. Process of evidence based medicine to the level of developing a clinically relevant question and appraising the literature. Includes a writing intensive project that helps students to prepare for their capstone research project.
SP Sem.
Prerequisites: ATHT 4600 open to Athletic Training majors only. Corequisites: ATHT 3500, or permission of instructor.

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ATHT 4700 - Therapeutic Interventions II and Lab - Writing Intensive