EXSC 516
Orthopedic Evaluation 1: Lower Extremities
Exercise Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Advanced principles of lower-extremity injury evaluation; evaluation techniques for the lower extremities.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
1
Recommended
EXSC 320 or equivalent
Title
Immediate and Emergency Care
Learning Outcome
Select proper on-the-field/off-the-field injury management techniques.
Title
Evaluation and Assessment
Learning Outcome
Perform and interpret the results of fitness tests including muscular endurance, strength, agility, speed and balance.
Title
Measurement and Assessment
Learning Outcome
Accurately measure the active, passive, and resistive motion using commonly accepted techniques, including the use of a goniometer, tape measure, and inclinometer.
Title
Neurological Diagnosis
Learning Outcome
Assess neurological status, including cranial nerve function, myotomes, dermatomes and reflexes, and circulatory status.
Title
Mechanism of Injury
Learning Outcome
Explain and/or demonstrate mechanisms of common injuries in various sports.
Title
Diagnosis
Learning Outcome
Diagnose injuries through interpretation of clinical evaluation by observing, palpating, and testing tissues to determine pathologies.
Grade manual muscle testing and apply appropriate stress tests for ligamentous, capsular stability or muscle, and fractures.
Title
Documentation
Learning Outcome
Document the results of all of the assessments including the diagnosis.
