Lower Extremities
Hours
Semester
Evaluation and Assessment
Perform and interpret the results of fitness tests including muscular endurance, strength, agility, speed and balance.
Diagnosis
Diagnose injuries through interpretation of clinical evaluation by observing, palpating, and testing tissues to determine pathologies.
Grade manual muscle testing and apply appropriate stress tests for ligamentous, capsular stability or muscle, and fractures.
Measurement and Assessment
Accurately measure the active, passive, and resistive motion using commonly accepted techniques, including the use of a goniometer, tape measure, and inclinometer.
Neurological Diagnosis
Assess neurological status, including cranial nerve function, myotomes, dermatomes and reflexes, and circulatory status.
Documentation
Document the results of all of the assessments including the diagnosis.
Mechanism of Injury
Explain and/or demonstrate mechanisms of common injuries in various sports.
Immediate and Emergency Care
Select proper on-the-field/off-the-field injury management techniques.