EXS 317 Therapeutic Exercise

Introduction to the theories and techniques of manual muscle testing, muscle length testing, goniometry, and isokinetic testing. Emphasis on pre-participation physicals, orthopedic screening, posture assessment, therapeutic exercise programs for the rehabilitation of injuries. Includes one one-hour laboratory. Requires to be scheduled or have completed a preclinical experience with a minimum five, 3-week CCSU sport or training facility rotations. Includes weekends, unusual hours, holidays, and off-campus observations.