ATTR 615 - Assessment II - Upper Extremity Evaluation

Credits: (3)

This course involves the study of evaluation techniques of injuries to the upper extremities including the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers. 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 upper extremity that are needed in various athletic training clinical settings.