Date: January 12, 2009 Professor: R. T. Floyd, EdD, ATC, CSCS
Phone: 652-3714 Cell: 205-499-8670 Off 652-6185 Hm Office: JH 219
Station #14, UWA, Livingston,

Athletic Training
AH 324
Evaluation of Injuries II

TEXT: Magee, David J. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. Philadelphia, PA. W.B. Saunders, 5th edition, 2007.

Hoppenfeld, Stanley. Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities. New York, N.Y.: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1976

Strongly Suggested References:

Booher, James M. & Gary A. Thibodeau. Athletic Injury Assessment. Dubuque, IA.: McGraw-Hill, 4th edition, 2000.

Hartley, Anne. Practical Joint Assessment: Upper Quadrant. St. Louis, MO.: Mosby, 2nd edition, 1995.

CREDIT: 3 semester hours

PREREQUISITE: AH 322

DESCRIPTION: Evaluation of specific injuries to the trunk, spine, and extremities and related anatomy, etiology, signs, and symptoms.

OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this course and AH 322, the successful student will be able to:

  1. Recognize & intelligently evaluate the nature & extent of athletic injuries/illnesses.
  2. Manually & skillfully examine & evaluate athletic injuries/illnesses.
  3. Provide appropriate medical referral & recognize the indications for such injuries/illnesses.
  4. Discuss and explain the importance of a complete evaluation, assessment, and plan for athletic injuries/illnesses.

CONTENT OUTLINE:

  1. Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral & Coccygeal Spine
  2. Thigh & Hip Injuries
  3. Knee Injuries
  4. Foot, Ankle, & Lower Leg Injuries

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Meet at least 2/3 of all class meetings. Attendance at 100% of all class meetings is expected.
  2. Utilization of email, the World Wide Web, and Blackboard.com
  3. Each student will participate fully in practical laboratory sessions
  4. Three lower extremity projects on Lumbar spine, Hip, Knee, Foot & Ankle
  5. Attendance at UWA Sports Medicine Lectures during the semester
  6. Attendance at SEATA Student Athletic Trainers Meeting, February 6-7, 2009, Crowne Plaza Ravinia Atlanta, GA, Depart from Homer Field House at 5:00 p.m., Feb. 5, Sharp
  7. Review of related material from Goniometry CD (accessible only through computers in JH216). Related assignments to be announced throughout semester.
  8. Review of related material from Manual Muscle Testing CD (accessible only through computers in JH216). Related assignments to be announced throughout semester.
  9. Review of related material from Examination of Lower Extremity CD (accessible only through computers in JH216). Related assignments to be announced throughout semester.
  10. Three to five major objective examinations
  11. One Joint Evaluation Sheet
  12. Comprehensive final examination

EVALUATION:

  1. Three lower extremity evaluation projects, 50 points each, Due Fridays, 2/13/09, 3/13/09, 4/17/09, 0 points awarded if not submitted by on these dates, regardless of reason
  2. One Joint Evaluation Sheet, 100 points each, Due 3/06/09
  3. Attendance at presentations & Student SEATA, 50 points
  4. Three to five major objective examinations 300 -500 points
  5. Comprehensive final examination 200 points

POLICIES

  1. Attendance: Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes in this course. Emergencies, sickness, and official school business are treated as excused absences, but it is still the responsibility of the student to maintain standing in the course. A student cannot receive credit for a course if he/she does not attend at least two-thirds of the class meetings, regardless of the reason for the absences. University attendance policy will be enforced.
  2. Academic Misconduct: All acts of dishonesty including plagiarism constitute academic misconduct. UWA policy addressing such conduct will be strictly enforced.
  3. Discussion of Grades with Professor: Any student who receives failing grades during this course is urged to discuss this with the teacher.
  4. All make up exams will be scheduled during the final examination period. Exceptions are at the professor's discretion.
  5. Email: UWA students are required to use their UWA email accounts for all correspondence related to this course. Students should clean out their email accounts regularly. You should permanently delete items in the Deleted Items folder, and delete your emails in your Sent folder at the end of each term. If your mailbox is full, you will not receive important correspondence from your instructor.
  6. Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: The University of West Alabama strives to make its programs accessible to qualified persons defined as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who have special needs which require accommodation are responsible for notifying individuals from whom assistance may be required and informing instructors in each course in which they are enrolled. Students should contact the University’s CounselingCenter following acceptance to the University to discuss the range of services or accommodations the University can provide. Support documentation of special needs from a physician or other qualified professional will be required if deemed necessary.
    For additional information, contact the CounselingCenter, Foust Hall, Room 7, (205) 652-3651 or the Office of Student Affairs, Room 323, Webb Hall, (205) 652-3581.
  7. Honesty/Integrity: The University of West Alabama Academic Dishonesty Policy stated in the General Catalogue and the Student Handbook (available at will be followed.
    The University of West Alabama reserves the right to use electronic means to detect and help prevent plagiarism. Students agree that by taking this course all course documents are subject to submission to Turnitin.com. All materials submitted to Turnitin.com will become source documents in Turnitin.com's restricted access database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism in such documents. Students may be required by the instructor to individually submit course documents electronically to Turnitin.com.
  8. The instructional schedule reflects expected class progress in course subject matter and is considered tentative. The schedule is subject to change in content and scope at the instructor's discretion.

COMPETENCIES and PROFICIENCIES: The following will be covered in part where applicable to course objectives, not necessarily as a whole.

Competency Code / Competency / Course 1 Instructed / Course 1 Evaluated / Course 2 Instructed / Course 2 Evaluated
PD-P3 / Develop and present material (oral, pamphlet/handout, written article, or other media type) for an athletic training-related topic. / AH 322 / AH 322/ AH 324 / AH 324 / AH 350
RM-C19 / Explain the basic principles and concepts of home, school, and workplace ergonomics and their relationship to the prevention of illness and injury. / AH 322 / AH 408 / AH 324
DI-C2 / Describe the anatomical and physiological growth and development characteristics as well as gender differences across the lifespan. / AH 322 / AH 408 / AH 324
DI-C3 / Describe the physiological and psychological effects of physical activity and their impact on performance. / AH 322 / AH 408 / AH 324
DI-C6 / Describe common techniques and procedures for evaluating common injuries including taking a history, inspection/observation, palpation, functional testing, special evaluation techniques, and neurological and circulatory tests. / AH 322 / AH 408 / AH 324
DI-C7 / Explain the relationship of injury assessment to the systematic observation of the person as a whole. / AH 322 / AH 408 / AH 324
DI-C8 / Describe the nature of diagnostic tests of the neurological function of cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and peripheral nerves using myotomes, dermatomes, and reflexes. / AH 322 / AH 408 / AH 324
DI-C9 / Assess neurological status, including cranial nerve function, myotomes, dermatomes and reflexes, and circulatory status. / AH 322 / AH 408 / AH 324
DI-C10 / Explain the roles of special tests in injury assessment. / AH 322 / AH 408 / AH 324
DI-C11 / Explain the role of postural examination in injury assessment including gait analysis. / AH 322 / AH 408 / AH 324
DI-C12 / Describe strength assessment using resistive range of motion, break tests, and manual muscle testing. / AH 322 / AH 408 / AH 324
DI-C13 / Describe the use of diagnostic tests and imaging techniques based on their applicability in the assessment of an injury when prescribed by a physician. / AH 322 / AH 408 / AH 324
DI-C14 / Describe the clinical signs and symptoms of environmental stress. / AH 322 / AH 408 / AH 324
DI-C15 / Describe and identify postural deformities. / AH 322 / AH 408 / AH 324
DI-C16 / Explain medical terminology and abbreviations necessary to communicate with physicians and other health professionals / AH 322 / AH 408 / AH 324
DI-C17 / Describe the components of medical documentation (e.g. SOAP, HIPS and HOPS). / AH 322 / AH 281 / AH 324 / AH 408
PD-P3 / Develop and present material (oral, pamphlet/handout, written article, or other media type) for an athletic training-related topic. / AH 322 / AH 322/ AH 324 / AH 324 / AH 350

CALENDAR: This calendar is designed to be only a guideline of planned topics which may be changed based on time needed to adequately address each topic.

Mon / Wed / Fri
1/12 / Intro, Syllabus, Spine Injuries / 1/14 / Spine Injuries / 1/16 / Spine Injuries
1/19 / Martin Luther King – Holiday / 1/21 / Spine Injuries / 1/23 / Spine Injuries
1/26 / Spine Injuries / 1/28 / Spine Injuries / LS / 1/30 / Thigh & Hip Injuries
2/2 / Thigh & Hip Injuries / 2/4 / Thigh & Hip Injuries / 2/6 / Student SEATA - Atlanta, GA
2/9 / Thigh & Hip Injuries / 2/11 / Thigh & Hip Injuries / 2/13 OD / Thigh & Hip Injuries
2/16 / Thigh & Hip Injuries / HT / 2/18 / Thigh & Hip Injuries / 2/20 / Knee Injuries Readings due
2/23 / Knee Injuries Oral reports begin/ KN / 2/25 / Knee Injuries / 2/27 / Knee Injuries
3/2 / Knee Injuries / 3/4 / Knee Injuries / 3/6JS / Knee Injuries
3/9 / Knee Injuries / FA / 3/11 / Knee Injuries / 3/13OD / Knee Injuries
3/16 / Spring Break / 3/18 / Spring Break / 3/20 / Spring Break
3/23 / Knee Injuries / 3/25 / Knee Injuries / 3/27 / Knee Injuries
3/30 / Foot, Ankle, & Lower Leg Injur. / 4/1 / Foot, Ankle, & Lower Leg Injur. / 4/3 / Foot, Ankle, & Lower Leg Injur.
4/6 / Foot, Ankle, & Lower Leg Injur. / 4/8 / Foot, Ankle, & Lower Leg Injur. / 4/10 / Foot, Ankle, & Lower Leg Injur.
4/13 / Foot, Ankle, & Lower Leg Injur. / 4/15 / Foot, Ankle, & Lower Leg Injur. / 4/17 OD / Foot, Ankle, & Lower Leg Injur.
4/20 / Foot, Ankle, & Lower Leg Injur. / 4/22 / F, A, LL Assess Tech & Labs due / 4/24 / Foot, Ankle, & Lower Leg Injur.
4/27 / Foot, Ankle, & Lower Leg Injur. / 4/29 / Wrap up / 5/1 / Finals Begin
Tuesday, May 5 - Final Examination 2:00-4:00 PM