This course introduces students to the principles and practices of physical therapy in the management of sports-related injuries. Emphasis is placed on the evaluation, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries across various levels of physical activity and sports. Students will learn evidence-based techniques for injury assessment, therapeutic interventions, return-to-sport protocols, and performance enhancement. The course also explores the roles and responsibilities of physical therapists within interdisciplinary sports medicine teams, including ethical and legal considerations in athletic care. Laboratory sessions and case-based discussions are integrated to develop clinical decision-making and hands-on skills specific to sports physical therapy.
PR: PHA119, PHA127, PTB211, PTB221, PTB222, PTB224, PTB225, After 100 C.H.