EXSC 517
Orthopedic Evaluation 2: Upper Extremities and Trunk
Exercise Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Advanced principles of injury evaluation; evaluation techniques for the upper extremities and trunk.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Clinical Evaluation Skills
Learning Outcome
Measure the active, passive, and resistive joint range of motion for the entire body, including manual muscle testing.
Title
Neurologic Evaluation
Learning Outcome
Perform circulatory and neurological testing, including cranial nerve testing; identify dermatomes, myotomes, and reflexes.
Title
Orthopedic Evaluation
Learning Outcome
Perform orthopedic special tests to determine the stability of joints and ligaments.
Title
Evaluation of Movement and Posture
Learning Outcome
Identify and demonstrate mechanisms of common injuries in athletic participation.
Title
Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis
Learning Outcome
Palpate bones and soft tissues, including the abdomen, internal organs, and structures to determine normal or pathological characteristics.
Title
Environmental Issues
Learning Outcome
Identify and treat causes of environmental illness and trauma including both cold and heat related illnesses.
Title
Diagnostic Evaluation Tools
Learning Outcome
Diagnose conditions by utilizing orthopedic special tests. Understand the differences in MRI, Bone Scan, CT Scan, Imaging Ultrasound, when each is used, and the indications and contraindications of each.
