EXSC 460
Orthopaedic Impairments and Therapeutic Exercise
Exercise Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Fundamentals of body mechanics and therapeutic exercise, coupled with kinesiological principles for detection and correction of basic neuromusculoskeletal anomalies.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Title
Osteokinematic and Arthrokinematic Movement
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of traditional, osteokinematic and arthrokinematic movement
Title
Postural Evaluation
Learning Outcome
Be able to perform a postural evaluation, both grossly and at individual joints
Title
Etiology
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of the etiology, clinical significance and treatment of congenital and acquired orthopedic impairments of the upper and lower extremities and trunk.
Title
Writing Therapeutic Exercise Programs
Learning Outcome
Where applicable, be able to write a therapeutic exercise program for the orthopedic impairments discussed in class.
Title
Normal and Pathologic Gait
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of normal and pathologic gait
Title
Basic Orthopedic Terminology
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this class students will be able to accomplish the following: Demonstrate an understanding of basic orthopedic terminology dealing with posture, movement and pathology.
Title
Therapeutic Exercise
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of therapeutic exercise: particularly active-resistive exercise, manual muscle testing and manual exercise and stretching.
