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ATTR 539 - Management of Head, Neck and Spinal Conditions

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Athletic Training, MS program
This course is an intensive study into orthopedic injury and pathology as it relates to the neck and spine. Additionally, injury and pathology related to the head, face and internal injuries are presented. Students must be able to demonstrate knowledge of joint and muscular musculoskeletal anatomy, incidence rates and intervention connected to the pathology and management of specific injuries and conditions associated to the head, neck, spine, face and internal injury. This course will also focus on psychomotor skills related to the evaluation, management, treatment and prevention of orthopedic and neuromuscular injuries to the head and spine. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. Offered summer session.