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ESHE 202

ESHE 202: Orthopedic Conditions and Evaluation in the Lower Extremity

Credit Hours: (3)

Explores the study and analysis of human motion as related to orthopedic injuries and assessments in the lower extremity.

 

Detailed Description of Content of Course

  • Orthopedic Examination Process
  • Nomenclature - Connection to Examination Process
  • Foot and Ankle Bony Anatomy
  • Foot and Ankle Ligament Structure and Function
  • Foot and Ankle Muscle Structure
  • Foot and Ankle Muscular Movements
  • Foot and Ankle Injuries and Conditions
  • Foot and Ankle Injury Assessments
  • Lower Leg Muscles Location
  • Lower Leg Muscular Actions
  • Lower Leg Injuries and Conditions
  • Lower Leg Injury Assessments
  • Range of Motion Assessments and Goniometry Lower Leg and Foot
  • Bony Anatomy and Ligaments of the Hip and Knee
  • Muscle Structure of the Hip and Knee
  • Hip and Knee Muscular Actions
  • Hip and Knee Injuries and Conditions
  • Hip and Knee Injury Assessments
  • Goniometric Assessment of the Hip and Knee
  • Neurologic Testing Lower Extremity
  • Pelvic Bony and Joint Structures
  • Selective Muscle Structures and Function of the Pelvis
  • Selective Orthopedic Conditions of the Pelvis
  • Lower Extremity Neurological Assessments

 

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

The course design provides the student with knowledge of the anatomical foundations of human motion and injury conditions. The course includes the study of fundamental movement concepts, structure and function of joints, and the muscular and neuromuscular system as related to movement, orthopedic injury conditions and evaluation. Evaluation experiences in the recognition and assessment of anatomical structures and injuries occurring to the foot, ankle, shin, knee, thigh, hip, and torso is a central focus.

 

Student Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate movement patterns of the major joints in the lower extremity including movements that occur in those joints singularly and in combination.
  2. Identify bones, ligaments, and muscle structures in the lower extremity visually and through palpation.
  3. Analyze muscular movement patterns singularly and in combination for the joints of the lower extremity.
  4. Perform orthopedic physical examinations of the foot, ankle, knee, thigh, hip, and pelvis.
  5. Identify orthopedic injury condition and affected structures in the lower extremity.
  6. Demonstrate orthopedic testing procedures for specific injuries in the lower extremity.

 

Assessment Measures

Assessment measures may include, but are not limited to:

  • Written examination
  • Practical examination
  • Video assignments
  • Group Projects

 

Other Course Information

The specific text we will use for the course is: (note, two versions are listed based on the availability of the 5th edition as a free resource).

Starkey C, & Long B.C., & Cavallario J.M.(Eds.), (2023). Examination of Orthopedic & Athletic Injuries, 5e. McGraw Hill. 

or

Chad Starkey 1959-(Author) Sara D Brown (Author) eBook 2015, Fourth edition. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company, [2015]

 

Review and Approval

January 11, 2024

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