ATR 650 - Upper Extremity Evaluation

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course presents advanced knowledge, skills, and values necessary to recognize and assess orthopedic and neurovascular injuries present in athletic and physically active populations pertaining to the upper extremity. Students will be expected to use an organized evaluation process and clinical reasoning in addition to evidence-based practice in order to correctly diagnose injury and select subsequent treatment options. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on class participation in addition to lecture and instructor demonstration. This course will include 2 hours of lecture and 1 hour of laboratory work. (Summer)

Prerequisite(s): ATR 545, ATR 569