Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Center

Date: August 23, 2004 Professor: Mary L. Jones, PhD, ATC/L
Phone: 652-3509 Off Office: PH 28A
Station #11, UWA, Livingston, AL 35470 mjones@uwa.edu

Athletic Training
AH 320
Athletic Injury/Illness Assessment

TEXT: Booher JM Thibodeau GA: Athletic Injury Assessment, ed 4, Dubuque, IA 2000, McGraw-Hill.
Magee, David J. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. Philadelphia, PA. W.B. Saunders, 4^th edition, 2002.
Hoppenfeld, Stanley. Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities. New York, N.Y.: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1976
Suggested References:
Starkey, Chad & Jeff Ryan. Evaluation of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries. Philadelphia, PA. F.A. Davis Company, 2nd edition, 2002.
Norkin, Cynthia C. & D. Joyce White, Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry, Philadelphia, PA. F.A. Davis Company 2^nd edition, 1995
Hislop, Helen J. & Jacqueline Montgomery Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination, Philadelphia, PA. W.B. Saunders, 7^th edition, 2002.
Kettenbach, Ginge. Writing S.O.A.P. Notes, Philadelphia, PA. F.A. Davis Company 2^nd edition, 1995.

CREDIT HOURS: 3 semester hours

PREREQUISITE: AH 200, BY 231, BY 234

DESCRIPTION: General injury/illness assessment techniques with emphasis placed on the specifics of the assessment process including the history, observation, and physical examination.

Objectives: At the conclusion of this course and AH 321, the successful student will be able to:

Understand how to recognize and intelligently evaluate the nature and extent of athletic injuries/illnesses.
Manually & skillfully examine and evaluate athletic injuries/illnesses.
Understand medical referral and the indications for such injuries/illnesses.
Understand the importance of a complete evaluation, assessment, and plan for athletic injuries/illnesses.

CONTENT OUTLINE

Introduction to Assessment
Body Composition, Somatotyping, & Terminology
Osteology
Arthrology
Myology
Neurology
The Body’s Response to Trauma & Environmental Stress
General & Unexposed Athletic Injuries
Psychological Aspects of Injury
Athletic Injury Assessment Considerations
Assessment Procedures
SOAP Notes & Documentation

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Meet at least 2/3 of all class meetings. Attendance at 100% of all class meetings is expected.
Utilization of email, the World Wide Web, and Blackboard
Each student will participate fully in practical laboratory sessions
Five readings
In class presentation on five readings
Review of Goniometry CD (accessible only through computers in JH216). Related assignments to be announced throughout semester.
Review of Manual Muscle Testing CD (accessible only through computers in JH216). Related assignments to be announced throughout semester.
Three to five major objective examinations
Comprehensive final examination

EVALUATION:

Five readings of related journal articles 100 points (15%)
In class presentation 100 points (10%)
Three to five major objective examinations 300 - 500 points (50%)
Comprehensive final examination 100 points (25%)

GRADING SCALE:

100% - 90% = A

89% - 80% = B

79% - 70% = C

69% - 60% = D

59% and below = F

POLICIES:

Attendance: A student cannot receive credit for a course if he/she does not attend at least two-thirds of the class meetings, regardless of the reason for the absence.
Academic Misconduct: The academic misconduct policy of UWA will be followed in this course.
Request for Accommodation: All request for accommodation, for this course or any school event, are welcome, from students and parents.
Discussion of Grades with Professor: Any student who receives failing grades during this course is urged to discuss this with the teacher.
All make up exams will be scheduled during the final examination period. Exceptions are at the professor's discretion.

The University of West Alabama strives to make its programs accessible to qualified persons defined as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who have special needs that require accommodation are responsible for notifying instructors in each course in which they are enrolled and appropriate staff members, who in turn will refer the student to the ADA Compliance Coordinator. Following verification of the student’s status, the ADA Compliance Coordinator will work with the instructor or staff member in implementing an appropriate plan for accommodation of the student’s needs. Support documentation of special needs from a physician or other qualified professional will be required if deemed necessary. For more information, students should contact the Student Success Center, Foust Hall 7, (205) 652-3651 or the Office of Student Life, 311 Webb Hall, (205)652-3581.

COMPETENCIES: The following will be covered in whole or in part where applicable to course objectives.

RISK MANAGEMENT AND INJURY PREVENTION

Cognitive Domain
    1 - Identifies the physical and environmental risk factors associated with specific activities the physically active person may engage in.
    6 - Describes the principles of effective heat loss and heat illness prevention programs. These principles include, but are not limited to knowledge of the body's thermoregulatory mechanisms for acclimation and conditioning, fluid and electrolyte replacement requirements, proper practice and competition attire, and weight loss.
    9 - Defines the use of standard tests, test equipment, and testing protocol for the measurement of cardiovascular respiratory fitness, body composition, posture, flexibility or muscular strength, power, and endurance.
    22 - Explains the basic principles and concepts of protective equipment and material composition (e.g., tensile strength, maximum tolerances, heat dissipation).

Affective Domain
    1 - Accepts the moral, professional, and legal responsibilities to conduct safe programs to minimize injury and illness risk factors for individuals involved in physical activity.
    6 - Accepts and respects the established guidelines for scheduling physical activity to prevent exposure to unsafe environmental conditions.
    7 - Appreciates the importance of the body's thermoregulatory mechanisms for acclimation and conditioning, fluid and electrolyte replacements, proper practice and competition attire, and weight loss.

PATHOLOGY OF INJURIES AND ILLNESSES

Cognitive Domain
    6 - Analyzes the normal physiological responses of the human body to trauma and inactivity of specific body tissues (ligaments/capsules, muscles, tendons, and bones).
  11 - Defines the inflammatory response to acute and chronic injury and illness.
    12 - Defines tissue lesions by body system in terms of etiology, pathogenesis, pathomechanics, treatment options, and expected outcomes.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

Cognitive Domain
    6 - Differentiates injury recognition, assessment, and diagnosis.
    7 - Describes commonly accepted techniques and procedures for evaluation of the common injuries and illnesses that are incurred by athletes and others involved in physical activity. These techniques and procedures include the following:(a) taking a history, (b) inspection or observation,(c) palpation, (d) functional testing (range of motion, ligamentous or capsular stress, manual muscle, sensory, motor, reflex neurological), (e) special evaluation techniques (e.g., orthopedic tests, auscultation, percussion)
    8 - Explains the relationship of injury assessment to the systematic observation of the person as a whole.
    9 - Demonstrates knowledge of a systematic process that uses the medical or nursing model to obtain a history of an injury or illness that includes, but is not limited to, the mechanism of injury, chief complaint, and previous relevant injuries or illnesses.
    10 - Explains how to take measurements of the neurological function of cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and peripheral nerves, and describes their relationships in a neurological examination.
    11 - Describes the use of myotomes, dermatomes, and reflexes (deep tendon, superficial) including manual muscle-testing, range-of-motion testing, and distinguishes between primary, cortical, and discriminatory forms of sensation.
    12 - Defines the measurement and grading of dermatomes, myotomes, and reflexes and their relationships in a neurological examination.
    13 - Describes active, passive, and resisted range-of-motion testing and differentiates the significance of the findings of each test.
    14 - Explains the role of special tests, testing joint play, and postural examination in injury assessment.
  15 - Explains how to measure resistive range of motion (or strength) of major muscles using manual muscle testing or break tests.
    16 - Differentiates the use of diagnostic tests (x-rays, arthrograms, MRI, CAT scan, bone scan, ultrasound, myelogram) based on their applicability in the assessment of an injury or illness when prescribed by a physician.
    17 - Explains the distinction between body weight and body composition.
    18 - Describes the use of basic somatotyping to quantify objective physical characteristics.
    19 - Explains how to recognize and evaluate athletes and others involved in physical activity who demonstrate clinical signs and symptoms of environmental stress.
    25 - Demonstrates familiarity with the function of a stethoscope in the examination of the heart, lungs, and bowel.
    26 - Uses the terminology necessary to communicate the results of an athletic training assessment to physicians and other health professionals.
    27 - Describes components of medical documentation (e.g., subjective, objective, assessment, plan [SOAP] and history, inspection, palpation, special tests [HIPS])

Affective Domain
    1 - Appreciates the importance of a systematic assessment process in the management of injuries and illness.
    2 - Appreciates the importance of documentation of assessment findings and results.
    3 - Accepts the role of the certified athletic trainer as a primary provider of assessment to the injuries and illnesses of athletes and others involved in physical activity.
    4 - Recognizes the initial clinical evaluation by the certified athletic trainer as an assessment and screening procedure, rather than as a diagnostic procedure.
    5 - Appreciates the practical importance of thoroughness in a clinical evaluation.
    7 - Values the skills and knowledge necessary to competently assess the injuries and illnesses of athletes and others involved in physical activity.

ACUTE CARE OF INJURIES AND ILLNESSES

Cognitive Domain
    6 - Describes the principles and rationale for a primary survey of the airway, breathing, and circulation.
    7 - Differentiates the components of a secondary survey, including obtaining a history, inspection and observation, palpation, and the use of special tests to determine the type and severity of the injury or illness sustained.
    8 - Interprets vital signs as normal or abnormal including, but not limited to, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and body temperature.
    9 - Assesses pathological signs of injury including, but not limited to, skin temperature, skin color, skin moisture, pupil reaction, and neurovascular function.
    18 - Explains the application principles of cold application, elevation, and compression in treatment of acute non-limb-threatening pathologies.
    19 - Cites the signs, symptoms, and pathology of acute inflammation.
    20 - Recognizes signs and symptoms of head trauma, including loss of consciousness, changes in standardized neurological, cranial nerve assessment, and other symptoms that indicate underlying trauma.
    41 - Recognizes the signs, symptoms, and treatment of individuals suffering from adverse reactions to environmental conditions.
    42 - Uses the information obtained during the examination to determine when to refer an injury or illness for further or immediate medical attention d (e.g., a life- or limb-threatening situation).

Affective Domain
6 - Appreciates the systematic approach to acute injury or illness of the secondary survey components of obtaining a history, inspection/observation, palpation, and using special tests.
7 - Realizes the importance of identifying signs and symptoms in cases of possible shock, internal bleeding, and closed-head trauma.

THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

Cognitive Domain
3 - Illustrates the use volumetric and anthropometric measurements to determine the effectiveness of treatment outcomes.

THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE

Cognitive Domain
2 - Describes and interprets appropriate measurement and functional testing procedures as they relate to therapeutic exercise (e.g., use of isokinetic devices, goniometers and dynamometers, postural stability test, hop tests, specific function tests).

GENERAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND DISABILITIES

Cognitive Domain
16 - Identifies the typical symptoms and clinical signs of an injury or illness, including those associated with local tissue inflammation (cellulitis) and systemic infection (lymphangitis, lymphadenitis, bacteremia).

NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS

Cognitive Domain
    12 - Paraphrases the prevailing misconceptions regarding the proper use of food, fluids, and nutritional supplements (common food fads and fallacies and strength or weight gain diets).
    17 - Analyzes the principles of weight control, including body fat percentage, caloric requirements, effects of exercise, and fluid loss.
    18 - Identifies the consequences of improper fluid replacement.
    20 - Summarizes the proper use of food, fluids, and exercise in weight control to dispel the prevailing misconceptions regarding weight control diet fads and fallacies.

PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL

Cognitive Domain
22 - Identifies the stress-response model and how it may parallel an injury.

Affective Domain
8 - Accepts the individual's physical complaint(s) without personal bias or prejudice.

Proficiencies

T.O.	Subj area	#	Outcome	Taught	Covered	Eval.
	AC	3-4-1A	evaluate & manage heat exhaustion	AH282	AH200, AH320-321	AH382
	AC	3-4-1B	evaluate & manage heat syncope	AH282	AH200, AH320-321	AH382
	AC	3-4-1C	evaluate & manage heat stroke	AH282	AH200, AH320-321	AH382
	AC	3-4-1D	evaluate & manage hypothermia	AH282	AH200, AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-6-3	demonstrate the ability to interpret data obtained from isokinetic testing & to use this information to determine appropriate follow-up care	AH381	AH320, AH340-341	AH482
	RM	0-6-4A	perform isometric tests for the ankle	AH101	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-6-4B	perform isometric tests for the foot/toes	AH101	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-6-4C	perform isometric tests for the knee	AH101	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-6-4D	perform isometric tests for the hip	AH101	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-6-4E	perform isometric tests for the trunk/torso	AH101	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-6-4F	perform isometric tests for the shoulder	AH101	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-6-4G	perform isometric tests for the elbow	AH101	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-6-4H	perform isometric tests for the wrist	AH101	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-6-4I	perform isometric tests for the hand/fingers	AH101	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-6-C4	use manual muscle-testing techniques for the cervical spine	AH101	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-1-1C	assess blood pressure	AH102	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-1-1D	assess pulse	AH102	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-1-1E	assess limb girth	AH102	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-1-1F	assess limb length	AH102	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-1-1G	assess vision using a Snellen eye chart	AH102	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-2-1A	use standardized record keeping methods (e.g., SOAP, HIPS, HOPS)	AH102	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-6-C5	administer appropriate sensory, circulatory, & neurological tests for the cervical spine	AH102	AH320-321	AH382
	GM	7-1-2A	Ascertain body temperature via the following: oral temperature	AH102	AH320-321	AH382
	GM	7-1-2B	Ascertain body temperature via the following: axillary temperature	AH102	AH320-321	AH382
	GM	7-1-2C	Ascertain body temperature via the following: tympanic temperature	AH102	AH320-321	AH382
	GM	7-1-3A	Ascertain the following vital signs: blood pressure	AH102	AH320-321	AH382
	GM	7-1-3B	Ascertain the following vital signs: pulse (rate & quality)	AH102	AH320-321	AH382
	GM	7-1-3C	Ascertain the following vital signs: respirations (rate & quality)	AH102	AH320-321	AH382
	GM	7-1-8	Measure urine values with Chemstrips (dipsticks)	AH102	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-3-1A	demonstrate the ability to use a sling psychrometer	AH282	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-3-1B	demonstrate the ability to use a wet bulb globe index	AH282	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-3-1C	demonstrate the ability to interpret & present environmental data for the following conditions: heat; wind; humidity; potential for lightning strike; cold; poor air quality	AH282	AH320-321	AH382
	RM	0-3-1E	demonstrate the ability to use & interpret weight charts	AH282	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-1-3A	identify & classify body types as endomorph	AH282	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-1-3B	identify & classify body types as ectomorph	AH282	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-1-3C	identify & classify body types as mesomorph	AH282	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-3-1A	identify & palpate the following: bony landmarks of the head, trunk, spine, scapula, & extremities	AH282	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-3-1B	identify & palpate the following: soft tissue structures of the head, trunk, spine, & extremities	AH282	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-3-1C	identify & palpate the following: abdominal & thoracic structures	AH282	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-3-1D	identify & palpate the following: primary neurological & circulatory structures	AH282	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-6-C3	administer active & passive range-of-motion tests using quantifiable techniques (e.g., tape measure, goniometer, & inclinometer) for the cervical spine	AH282	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-6-C7	identify, palpate, & assess the integrity of bony landmark of the cervical spine	AH282	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-6-C8	identify, palpate, & assess the integrity of soft tissue of the cervical spine	AH282	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-6-C6	administer functional tests & activity-specific tests for the cervical spine	AH381	AH320-321	AH382
	GM	7-1-4B	Palpate the four abdominal quadrants to assess for the following: pain	AH381	AH320-321	AH382
	GM	7-1-5A	Use a stethoscope to identify the following: normal breath sounds	AH381	AH320-321	AH382
	GM	7-1-5B	Use a stethoscope to identify the following: normal heart sounds	AH381	AH320-321	AH382
	AE	2-4-1A	identify & assess cranial nerves	AH281	AH320-321	AH481
	AE	2-4-1B	identify & assess dermatomes	AH281	AH320-321	AH481
	AE	2-4-1C	identify & assess myotomes	AH281	AH320-321	AH481
	AE	2-4-1D	identify & assess deep tendon reflexes	AH281	AH320-321	AH481
	AE	2-4-1E	identify & assess pathological reflexes	AH281	AH320-321	AH481
	GM	7-1-1A	Obtain a basic medical history that includes the following components: previous medical history	AH102	AH320-321, AH340-341 , BY232	AH482
	GM	7-1-1B	Obtain a basic medical history that includes the following components: previous surgical history	AH102	AH320-321, AH340-341, BY232	AH482
	GM	7-1-1C	Obtain a basic medical history that includes the following components: pertinent family medical history	AH102	AH320-321, AH340-341, BY232	AH482
	GM	7-1-1D	Obtain a basic medical history that includes the following components: current medication history	AH102	AH320-321, AH340-341, BY232	AH482
	GM	7-1-1E	Obtain a basic medical history that includes the following components: relevant social history	AH102	AH320-321, AH340-341, BY232	AH482
	GM	7-1-1F	Obtain a basic medical history that includes the following components: chief medical complaint	AH102	AH320-321, AH340-341, BY232	AH482
	AC	3-2-1A	demonstrate the ability to manage open & closed wounds	AH102	AH320-321, PE250	AH382
	GM	7-1-6A	Identify pathological breathing patterns to make a differential assessment for the following respiratory conditions: apnea	AH281	AH320-321, PE250	AH382
	GM	7-1-6B	Identify pathological breathing patterns to make a differential assessment for the following respiratory conditions: tachypnea	AH281	AH320-321, PE250	AH382
	GM	7-1-6C	Identify pathological breathing patterns to make a differential assessment for the following respiratory conditions: hyperventilation	AH281	AH320-321, PE250	AH382
	GM	7-1-6D	Identify pathological breathing patterns to make a differential assessment for the following respiratory conditions: bradypnea	AH281	AH320-321, PE250	AH382
	GM	7-1-6E	Identify pathological breathing patterns to make a differential assessment for the following respiratory conditions: dyspnea	AH281	AH320-321, PE250	AH382
	GM	7-1-6F	Identify pathological breathing patterns to make a differential assessment for the following respiratory conditions: obstructed airway	AH281	AH320-321, PE250	AH382
	RM	0-1-1H	assess body composition, using a manual skinfold caliper & appropriate formulas	AH102	AH320-321, PE444	AH481
	AE	2-6-E4	use manual muscle-testing techniques of the elbow	AH101	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-F4	use manual muscle-testing techniques for the forearm, wrist, & hand	AH101	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-S4	use manual muscle-testing techniques for the shoulder	AH101	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-E5	administer appropriate sensory, neurological, & circulatory tests for the elbow	AH102	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-F1	obtain the medical history of an ill or injured athlete or other physically active individual suffering a forearm, wrist, or hand pathology	AH102	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-F5	administer appropriate sensory, neurological, & circulatory tests for the forearm, wrist, & hand	AH102	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-S5	administer appropriate sensory, neurological, & circulatory tests for the shoulder	AH102	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-F2A	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with the following: fracture (Colles' fracture, Bennett's fracture, carpal fracture ["boxer's fracture"], metacarpal fracture, phalanges fracture)	AH281	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-E3	administer active & passive range-of-motion tests using standard goniometric techniques of the elbow	AH282	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-E7	identify, palpate, & interpret the integrity of bony landmarks of the elbow	AH282	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-F3	administer active & passive range-of-motion tests using standard goniometric techniques for the forearm, wrist, & hand	AH282	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-F7	identify, palpate, & interpret the integrity of bony landmarks for the forearm, wrist, & hand	AH282	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-F8	identify, palpate, & interpret the integrity of soft tissue for the forearm, wrist, & hand	AH282	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-H10	identify, palpate, & assess the integrity of soft tissue of the head & face	AH282	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-H9	identify, palpate, & assess the integrity of bony landmarks of the head & face	AH282	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-S3	administer active & passive range-of-motion tests using standard goniometric techniques for the shoulder	AH282	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-S7	identify & palpate bony landmarks of the shoulder	AH282	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-S8	identify & palpate soft tissue landmarks of the shoulder.	AH282	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-E2A	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: symmetry	AH381	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-E2E	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: atrophy	AH381	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-E2M	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: nerve injury	AH381	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-E8	identify, palpate, & interpret the integrity of the soft tissue of the elbow	AH381	AH320-323	AH382
	AE	2-6-F6	administer functional tests & activity-specific tests for the forearm, wrist, & hand	AH381	AH320-323	AH382
	GM	7-1-4A	Palpate the four abdominal quadrants to assess for the following: guarding & rigidity	AH381	AH320-323	AH382
	GM	7-1-5C	Use a stethoscope to identify the following: normal bowel sounds	AH381	AH320-323	AH382
	GM	7-1-7	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of an otoscope to examine the nose & the outer & middle ear	AH381	AH320-323	AH382
	RM	0-2-1B	demonstrate the ability to perform & evaluate the results of strength (repetition) testing	AH101	AH320-325	AH382
	AE	2-6-K5	administer appropriate sensory, neurological, & circulatory tests for the knee	AH101	AH320-325	AH382
	AE	2-6-T4	use manual muscle-testing techniques for the hip & pelvis	AH101	AH320-325	AH382
	AE	2-6-A4	use manual muscle-testing techniques for the foot, ankle, & lower leg	AH282	AH320-325	AH382
	AE	2-6-K4	use manual muscle-testing techniques for the knee	AH282	AH320-325	AH382
	AE	2-6-T4	use manual muscle-testing techniques for the thoracic & lumbar spine	AH282	AH320-325	AH382
	AE	2-6-A1	obtain the medical history of an ill or injured athlete or other physically active individual suffering from foot, ankle, or leg pathology	AH102	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-A5	administer appropriate sensory, neurological, & circulatory tests for the foot, ankle, & lower leg	AH102	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-K1	obtain the medical history of an ill or injured athlete or other physically active individual suffering from knee pathology	AH102	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T1	obtain the medical history of an ill or injured athlete or other physically active individual of the thorax & lumbar spine	AH102	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T5	administer appropriate sensory & neurological tests for the thoracic & lumbar spine	AH102	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T5	administer appropriate sensory, neurological, & circulatory tests for the hip & pelvis	AH102	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-5-1A	will qualitatively assess active, passive, resistive range of motion for the following: temporomandibular joint	AH281	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-5-1B	will qualitatively assess active, passive, resistive range of motion for the following: cervical spine	AH281	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-5-1C	will qualitatively assess active, passive, resistive range of motion for the following: shoulder	AH281	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-5-1D	will qualitatively assess active, passive, resistive range of motion for the following: elbow	AH281	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-5-1E	will qualitatively assess active, passive, resistive range of motion for the following: wrist & hand	AH281	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-5-1F	will qualitatively assess active, passive, resistive range of motion for the following: thumb & fingers	AH281	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-5-1G	will qualitatively assess active, passive, resistive range of motion for the following: hip	AH281	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-5-1H	will qualitatively assess active, passive, resistive range of motion for the following: lumbar spine	AH281	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-5-1I	will qualitatively assess active, passive, resistive range of motion for the following: thoracic spine	AH281	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-5-1J	will qualitatively assess active, passive, resistive range of motion for the following: knee	AH281	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-5-1K	will qualitatively assess active, passive, resistive range of motion for the following: ankle	AH281	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-5-1L	will qualitatively assess active, passive, resistive range of motion for the following: foot & toes	AH281	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-A3	administer active & passive range-of-motion tests using standard goniometric techniques for the foot, ankle, & lower leg	AH282	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-A7	identify, palpate, & interpret the integrity of bony landmarks for the foot, ankle, & lower leg	AH282	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-A8	identify, palpate, & interpret the integrity of soft tissue of the foot, ankle, & lower leg	AH282	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-K3	administer active & passive range-of-motion tests using standard goniometric techniques for the knee	AH282	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-K7	identify, palpate, & interpret the integrity of bony landmarks of the knee	AH282	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-K8	identify, palpate, & interpret the integrity of soft tissue of the knee.	AH282	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-P7	identify, palpate, & interpret the integrity of bony landmarks of the hip/pelvis	AH282	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-P8	identify, palpate, & interpret the integrity of soft tissue of the hip & pelvis	AH282	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T3	administer active & passive range-of-motion tests using standard qualitative & quantitative techniques for the thoracic & lumbar spine	AH282	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T7	identify, palpate, & interpret the integrity of bony landmarks of the thoracic & lumbar spine	AH282	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T8	identify, palpate, & interpret the integrity of soft tissue of the thoracic & lumbar spine	AH282	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-A2A	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with the following common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: overuse injuries (e.g., bursitis, exostosis, fasciitis, stress fracture, tarsal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and/or tenosynovitis, tibial stress syndrome)	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-A2E	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with the following common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: dislocation or subluxation	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-A2G	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with the following common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: fracture	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-A2K	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with the following common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: sprain	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-A2L	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with the following common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: strain	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-C2A	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: atrophy	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-K2A	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: bursitis	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-K2E	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: fracture	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-K2N	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: sprain	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-K2O	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: strain	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-K2P	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: tendonitis	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-S2A	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: atrophy	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-S2B	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: bursitis	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-S2C	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: dislocation or subluxation	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-S2D	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: efficiency of movement	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-S2E	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: fracture	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-S2F	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: sprain	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-S2G	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: nerve injury	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-S2I	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: strain	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-S2M	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: symmetry	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-S2N	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: tenosynovitis & tendonitis	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2A	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: café au lait macules (spots)	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2B	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: dislocation or subluxation	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2C	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: spina bifida occulta	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2D	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: facet syndrome	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2E	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: intervertebral disc pathology	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2F	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: spinal posture (kyphosis/ lordosis)	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2G	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: leg length discrepancies	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2H	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: nerve root compression	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2I	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: sacroiliac dysfunction	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2J	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: scoliosis	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2K	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: vertebral pathology (e.g., spondylitis, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2L	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: sprain	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2M	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: stenosis	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2N	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: step deformity	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T2O	observe & identify the clinical S & S associated with common injuries, illnesses, & predisposing conditions: strain	AH381	AH320-325	AH481
	AE	2-6-T3	administer active & passive range-of-motion tests using standard goniometric techniques and/or a tape measure for the hip/pelvis	AH381	AH320-325	AH481

CALENDAR: This calendar is designed to be only a guideline of planned topics which may be changed based on time needed to adequately address each topic.

Mon		Wed		Fri
8/23	Intro, Syllabus, Intro to Assess	8/25	Body Comp, Somatotypg, Terms	8/27	Body Comp, Somatotypg, Terms
8/30	Body Comp, Somatotypg, Terms	9/1	Osteology	9/3	Osteology
9/6	Labor Day Holiday	9/8	Arthrology	9/10	Arthrology
9/13	Arthrology	9/15	Myology	9/17	Myology
9/20	Myology	9/22	Myology	9/24	Myology /Neurology
9/27	Neurology	9/29	Neurology	10/1	Neurology
10/4	Neurology	10/6	Body’s Resp Trauma Env Stress	10/8	Body’s Resp Trauma Env Stress
10/11	Body’s Resp Trauma Env Stress	10/13	Body’s Resp Trauma Env Stress Gen & Unexposed Athletic Injury	10/15	Gen & Unexposed Athletic Injury
10/18	Gen & Unexposed Athletic Injury	10/20	Psychological Aspects of Injury	10/22	Ath Inj Assess Considerations
10/25	Ath Inj Assess Considerations	10/27	Ath Inj Assess Considerations	10/29	Assessment Procedures
11/1	Assessment Procedures	11/3	Assessment Procedures	11/5	Assessment Procedures
11/8	Writing SOAP notes	11/10	Writing SOAP notes	11/12	Writing SOAP notes
11/15	Referral	11/17	In class presentations	11/19	In class presentations
11/22	Thanksgiving Holiday	11/24	Thanksgiving Holiday	11/26	Thanksgiving Holiday
11/29	Documentation	12/1	Documentation	12/3	Documentation
12/6	Documentation	12/8	Last Day of Class Wrap up	12/14 TUES	Final Examination 11:00A-1:00 P

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