PHTH 566 - Sports Physical Therapy II

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 recognition and intervention for emergency medical conditions, including abdominal trauma, cardiac pathology, and respiratory emergencies in the athletic/sports medicine arena; protective equipment utilized in athletics; environmental conditions of heat, cold, altitude, and playing surfaces; and criteria utilized for determination of return to play.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

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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