PHTH 565 - Sports Physical Therapy I

Institution:

University of Southern California

Subject:

Description:

Advanced study of the neuromusculoskeletal system as it applies to the athletic population. Selected competencies of advanced clinical practice for the sports physical therapist, as outlined by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in the Description of Advanced Clinical Practice in Sports Physical Therapy. Emphasizes the development and implementation of a sports-medicine program, preparticipation physical examination, medical emergencies in the sportsmedicine setting, criteria for return to play, types and frequency of sport-specific injuries, pregame sideline/courtside set up, techniques of athletic-tape application to various body locations, and on-field examinations.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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