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POD316 Sports Medicine and Electrophysical Agents (8)

Abstract

Students will review their knowledge of anatomy and lower extremity biomechanics. Students will review and extend their knowledge of common conditions of the lower extremity associated with participation in sports. This subject will explore the therapeutic modalities used to manage biomechanical issues and sports injuries including: taping and strapping; orthotic devices; electrophysical agents; exercise prescription and training regimes; and footwear. Students will consider the challenges of managing sports people from elite athletes to weekend warriors, as well as developing an understanding of injury prevention strategies used in sports medicine.

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Session 2
InternalAlbury-Wodonga Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: POD316
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sesssion. HD/FLSchool of Community Health

Assumed Knowledge

BMS244 and BMS255 and POD307

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students in Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine, Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours), Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to analyse the fundamental principles of sports medicine;
  • be able to evaluate a range of sports-related injuries affecting the lower extremity, including acute and overuse injuries;
  • be able to explain the theory and practical application of therapeutic modalities used in the management of sports injuries including: RICE; immobilisation; therapeutic drugs; heat and cold therapy; electrophysical therapies and orthotic therapy;
  • be able to justify the principles of rehabilitation and apply them to the management of specific injuries of the lower extremity;
  • be able to discuss strategies for enhancing sport performance;
  • be able to evaluate the special needs of targeted groups of athletes including the younger athlete, the female athlete, the older athlete and the disabled athlete;
  • be able to discuss briefly the management of acute medical conditions arising during/through exercise;
  • be able to analyse the impact and management of chronic medical conditions during exercise;
  • be able to discuss the role of the sports health practitioner in pre-participation screening, general health care of athletes, and providing 'on field' and /or 'on tour' care;
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of pain physiology and mechanisms of pain relief, in relation to the clinical use of electrophysical modalities;
  • be able to demonstrate safe and appropriate use of a range of electrophysical modalities.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Fundamental principles of sports medicine: team approach and relationships; sports medicine model; challenges of sports medicine; acute and chronic injuries; review of pain; masquerades; biomechanics of sporting injuries; physiological responses to exercise
  • Principles of injury prevention: warm up; stretching; equipment; training regimes; recovery; psychology; and nutrition
  • Principles of diagnosis: diagnosis in sports medicine; training history; examination and investigations
  • Therapeutic modalities: RICE; immobilisation; therapeutic drugs; heat and cold therapy; electrophysical therapies; manual therapies; and orthotic therapy
  • Electrophysical therapies: a range of modalities will be studied consistent with current practice to address indications, contraindications, safety, mechanism of action, evidence for use, legal restrictions
  • Principles of rehabilitation : exercise programs; muscle conditioning; progression and stages of rehabilitation
  • Specific conditions including pain in the buttock, hip, groin, thigh, knee, shin, calf, Achilles tendon, ankle, foot, acute knee injuries, acute ankle injuries
  • Enhancing sport performance: sports nutrition; sports psychology, exercise in the heat; exercise in the cold, exercise when fatigued
  • Special needs groups : the younger athlete; the female athlete; the older athlete; and the disabled athlete
  • Acute medical conditions arising during/through exercise
  • Chronic medical conditions and exercise e.g. clients with diabetes, epilepsy, asthma
  • Role of the sports health practitioner in pre-participation screening, general medical care of athletes, and providing "on field" and/or "on tour" care

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.