HHSC 460 Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine

3 semester hours

Provides information regarding the physics and physiological effects of athletic training modalities. Gain understanding of the inflammatory process and pain management in relation to athletic injuries. Includes the physiological reactions, contraindications, and indications to such modalities as heat, cold, electricity, ultrasound, water, and massage. Instruction on proper use and application of specific modalities.

Lecture, 3 hours.

Prerequisites: HHSC 255 and HHSC 256 .

Corequisite: HHSC 466 .