SCT 230

Orthopedic Therapeutic Exercise

This course provides the rationale for clinical application of therapeutic exercise training as it relates to orthopedic pathologies. A review of anatomy and themusculoskeletal system will be included. Students will become familiar with the theory and clinical concepts of exercise training as it relates to strength, power, andendurance. Specific protocols will include an orthopedic approach to exercise techniques and exercise planning for a variety of diagnoses. In addition, selected manual therapeutic techniques will be introduced. Students will perform evidence-based research to identify therapeutic protocols and apply appropriate exercisetechniques.

Regular Non-Liberal Arts

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