ATTR 605 - Assessment I - Lower Extremity Evaluation

Credits: (3)

This course involves the study of evaluation techniques of injuries to the lower extremities including the hip/pelvis, thigh, knee, lower leg, ankle, foot, and toes. For each joint, students will learn the anatomy, injury recognition, muscle and range of motion testing, and special testing used to perform a thorough assessment. Treatment protocols and preventative measures for important injuries will all be discussed. Classroom and skill laboratory sessions are designed to introduce the learner to proper evaluation techniques of the lower extremity that are needed in various athletic training clinical settings.