Edward C. Chaloupka, Ph.D., PT
Associate Professor

Prerequisite:         Therapeutic Exercise for Athletic Injuries 0835.478
 

Required Text:     W.E. Prentice. Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine.
                                McGraw-Hill 4^th ed. 1999

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/physical therapist in the rehabilitation process.
2.    Demonstrate knowledge of the role of therapeutic modalities in injury rehabilitation.
3.    Demonstrate understanding of the specific indications and contraindications for selected therapeutic modalities.
4.    Select the appropriate therapeutic modality(ies) consistent with the goals of a specific rehabilitation regimen.
5.    Establish an appropriate progressive rehabilitation program for a specific injury incorporating therapeutic modalities.

Topical Outline:

A. Lectures

            I.    Introduction to Therapeutic Modalities
                        a.    Radiant Energy
                        b.    Electromagnetic Forms
                        c.    Wavelength and Frequency

            II.    Application of Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation 1
                        a.     In relation to the healing process
                        b.     In relation to injury management
                        c.     General indications and contraindications

            III.     Pain Management with Therapeutic Modalities 2
                        a.    Types of Pain
                        b.     Pain Assessment
                        c.     Pain Management Goals
                        d.     Neural Transmission
                        e.     Neurophysiology of Pain Control

            IV.     Thermal Modalities 10
                        a.     Therapeutic Ultrasound
                                    1.    Transmission of Acoustic Energy
                                    2.    Physics of Therapeutic Ultrasound
                                    3.    Clinical Uses
                                    4.    Contraindications
                                    5.    Phonophoresis

                        b.       Infrared Modalities 9
                                    1.    Heat
                                    2.    Cold
                                    3.    Luminous IR
                                    4.    Nonluminous IR

                        c.       Diathermy 8
                                    1.    Shortwave
                                    2.    Microwave

            V.     Principles of Electricity and Electrical Currents
                        a.       Basic Principles 4
                        b.       Stimulating Currents 5
                        c.        Iontophoresis 6
                        d.        Biofeedback 7

            VI.     Low-Power Lasers 11
                        a.        Effects
                        b.        Equipment
                        c.        Uses
                        d.        Technique of Application

            VII.     Compression 14
                        a.        Effects
                        b.        Applications
                        c.        Cold/Compression Combination
                        d.        Linear Compression

            VIII.     Therapeutic Massage 15
                        a.        Effects
                        b.        Treatment Considerations
                        c.        Techniques

B. Laboratories (Dates To Be Announced)

                    1.    Electric Stimulation
                    2.    Ultrasound
                    3.    Phonophoresis
                    4.    Ice Massage
                    5.    Cervical Traction
                    6.    Whirlpool
                    7.    Intermittent Compression
                    8.    Massage
                    9.    Steam Packs
                    10.  Continuous Passive Motion

Evaluation System:

1. Two (2) examinations @ 25 points each                          50 pts.
2. One (1) abstract/critique paper                                            5 pts.
3. Treatment Program                                                             15 pts.
4. Completion of Competencies 10@ 3 points each          30 pts.
                                                                                                 100 pts.

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 or quiz will not be allowed to be made up without a 20% grade reduction. A total of one exam or quiz will be allowed to be made up with the above penalty applied.  A missed exam in excess of one will not be allowed to be made up and the points for that exam or quiz will be lost toward the final grade.  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 or quiz, 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 or quiz 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 quizzes and exams will be drawn from both lecture and textbook material.

3.    Please see Rowan University Attendance Policy.

4.    NO LATE PAPERS ACCEPTED! (Abstract/Critique Paper, or Library Paper).

5.    Practicum Hours

        The student will receive one (1 pt.) up to a maximum of 5 pts. for EACH one (1) hour attended at the practicum site which is NovaCare, Holly Bush Plaza, 707 N. Main Street, Glassboro, NJ (307-0296).  The practicum coordinator is Mr. Ned Lenny P.T. A student may NOT complete more than two (2) practicum hours in a week.

6.     Participation as a STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER at either an intercollegiate team practice or competition is not an excused absence from this class.  It is the sole responsibility of the student to inform the assigner of student athletic trainers at the beginning of the semester of his/her enrollment in this course to prevent any scheduling conflicts.

7.    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.