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Spring 2025 Laboratory Lecture Upper DivisionThis course is designed to provide the student with the foundational theory and techniques related to injury and illness intervention. Included are topics addressing tissue healing, theories of pain and pain control, concepts of kinetic chain stability and mobility, as well as principles related to the use of therapeutic medications. Students will discover how to plan and implement a comprehensive reconditioning program for injuries and conditions sustained by physically active individuals. Permission of department required.
Learning Outcomes1Distinguish the role and types of clinical outcome assessments/measures utilized in clinical practice to determine patient progress.
2Compare the phases of tissue healing and its implications on intervention design, implementation and progress.
3Compare common pain control theories and evaluate methods to control pain.
4Evaluate common indications and contraindications to common therapeutic interventions.
5Compose a comprehensive rehabilitation program including: determination of therapeutic goals and objectives, selection of therapeutic modalities and exercise, methods of evaluation and documenting rehabilitation progress, and development of criteria for progression and return to activity.
6Demonstrate and instruct therapeutic exercises and implement a rehabilitation plan.
7Analyze local, state, and federal standards/law for the safe application of therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation equipment and medications.
8Generalize concepts related to the administration of therapeutic administration of medication.
9Use peer reviewed resources to examine a common condition presented to a rehabilitation professional and construct an evidence based injury rehabilitation protocol for return to competitive activities.
10Perform a professional oral presentation using professional communication skills.