Course Overview
Therapeutic Exercise for Athletic Injuries
(0835.478)
E.C. Chaloupka Ph.D., P.T.
Associate Professor
Prerequisite: Exercise Physiology (with Laboratory, (0835.345)
Course Description:
This course provides an in-depth study into the theory and practical application of rehabilitation programs. It covers the techniques of selected rehabilitative exercises. The course emphasizes using a variety of methods in a therapeutic program to regain functional integrity of an injured body part. A laboratory experience is included.
General Course Objectives:
By the completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the contribution
of the athletic trainer in the rehabilitation process
2. demonstrate knowledge of the healing process
and the pathophysiology of injury
3. demonstrate knowledge of the physiologic applications
of exercise in the rehabilitation process
4. select and incorporate appropriate therapeutic
exercise in the rehabilitation of specific injuries
5. establish an appropriate progressive rehabilitation
program for a specific injury
6. assess the readiness of an individual to resume
participation as able prior to the onset of the injury or disease process
Required Text:
A. LECTURES Textbook Chapter(s)
1. Introduction/Overview
2 Designing Rehabilitation Programs 1
a. Philosophy
b. Goals
3 Physiology of Injury/Healing Process 2
a. Tissue
Injury
b. Initial
Management
c. Healing
of Tissue Injury
4. Psychological Perspectives 3
a. Short-term
Injury
b. Long-term
Injury
c. Chronic
Injury
d. Career-ending
Injury
e. Program
Compliance/Adherence
f. Pain
and Compliance
5. Physical Fitness Considerations
a. Range
of Motion/Flexibility 4
b. Muscle
Strength, Endurance, Power 5
c. Cardiorespiratory
Endurance 6
6. Muscle Loading Modes/Muscle Contraction Types
a. Isometrics/Isotonics
5
b. Isokinetics
9
c. Plyometrics
10
d. Open/Closed
Kinetic Chain 11
7. Proprioceptive/Kinesthetic Considerations
a. Neuromuscular
Control 6
b. Balance/Posture
7
c. Proprioceptive
Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) 13
8. Joint Mobilization/Manual Traction Techniques
12
a. Joint
Arthrokinematics
b. Joint
Positions
c. Manual
Techniques
9. Aquatic Therapy 14
a. Properties
and Forces
b. Uses
c. Equipment
10. Functional Progression/Functional Testing 17
a. Role
b. Benefits
c. Components
d. Examples
of Progressions
11. Pharmacological Agents 16
a. Common
Medications
b. Drug
Testing
12. Evaluation of Injuries 18
a. Participation
b. On-Field
c. Off-Field
d. Clinical
Evaluation
e. Impression/Documentation
13. Rehabilitation Considerations for Injuries to
Selected
Anatomic Areas - Post-surgical and non-surgical
a. Shoulder
19
b. Elbow
20
c. Hand
and Wrist 21
d. Hip
and Thigh 22
e. Knee
23
f. Lower
Leg 24
g. Ankle
and Foot 25
h. Foot
26
B. LABORATORIES* (Dates to be Announced)
1. Goniometry
2. Manual Muscle Testing
3. Stretching Techniques and PNF
4. Isometric/Isotonic Exercise
5. Isokinetic Exercise
6. Aquatic Exercise
1. 2 Examinations @ 25 pts. ea. =
50 pts.
2. 1 Abstract/Critique Paper =
5 pts.
3. Therapeutic Exercise Program = 15
pts.
4. Completion of Competencies
(6) @ 5 pts ea. =
30 pts
100 pts.
Due Dates:
1. Abstract Critique Paper
2. Therapeutic Exercise Program
3. Competency Testing (To be announced)
Final Letter Grades:
90+
86-89 83-85 80-82 76-79 73-75 |
A
A- B+ B B- C+ |
70-72
66-69 63-65 60-62 56-59 0-55 |
C
C- D+ D D- F |
NOTE:
1. Any missed exam will not be allowed to be made up without a 20% grade reduction. The exception to the above will be when (a) a student knows in advance that he/she will miss an exam and arranges with the instructor to take the exam prior to the regularly scheduled class time for the exam or (b) a student is absent from class due to PERSONAL MEDICAL reasons. In this case in order to not be penalized for missing an exam, the student must present on the day of return to class a physician's prescription stating: (1) reason for medical absence from class and (2) the inclusive dates of medical absence from class. A missed exam must be made up prior to or during the next regularly scheduled class!
2. It is fully expected that the student read assigned textbook readings prior to each class. Questions for exams will be drawn from both lecture and textbook material.
3. NO LATE PAPERS ACCEPTED! (Abstract Critique Paper, Therapeutic Exercise Program)
4. Please refer to Schedule of Courses Directory for Withdrawal Signature Schedule and Class Attendance Policy.
5. It is the policy of the Department of Health and Exercise Science that a course in the Department may not be withdrawn from during the last two (2) weeks of the regular semester.