Syllabus

Course Code: MPEd -304    Course Name: Athletic Care and Rehabilitation

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Mechanics of Tissue Injury and Healing
Force and its effects in injury, torque and its effect in injury, Tissue response to injury in synovial membrane, synovial fluid, soft tissue and bone. Healing of soft tissue, bone tissue healing, nerve healing, Neurological basis of pain, referred pain and radiating pain, pain pathway and pain relief mechanism.
2 Identification of injury and treatment plan
Inspection of injury site: palpation- component of palpation, Special test for identifying nature of injury.
Short term goals and long term goals in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems, Development of treatment plan: Phase one, Phase two, Phase three and Phase four.
3 Therapeutic Modalities
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): Meaning, benefits, pattern and technique.
Pathology of Rehabilitation in injuries with Short wave Diathermy, Micro wave Diathermy, Ultra Sound Therapy, Electric Wave Stimulation, Infra Red Rays and Ultra Violet Rays
4 Specific Sports Injuries
Symptoms and treatment of Muscle Soreness, Tennis/Golfer Elbow, Shin Splint, Rotaters Cuff injury, Spondylolysis, Hoffar’s syndrome, Charley House, ITFB Syndromes, Jumper’s Knee, Tennis Leg, Achilles tendonitis, Abdominal wall Contusion and Abdominal muscle strain.
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