MSAT 5400 - Therapeutic Interventions

Hours: 3
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. The necessary clinical skills associated with the didactic learning that is being taught in the classroom portion of the associated athletic training class. The 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 the students to prepare for their capstone research project.
Prerequisites: MSAT 5100.

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MSAT 5400 - Therapeutic Interventions