ATTH 3120

(3 Credits) 2 Lecture hours, 2 Tutorial hours (formerly HPED 3120) This course will provide theoretical and practical in-depth knowledge of the safe and effective use application of therapeutic clinical modalities (i.e. thermal agents, electrophysical agents). Some of the topics include: a review of the injury response process, pain theories, and the transmission and therapeutic application of electrical, thermal, acoustic, and mechanical of energy, use of thermal agents, use of electrical agents and use of mechanical agents. These modalities are those typically used by Certified Athletic Therapists in Canada.DIGNEWLINE DIGNEWLINEStudents will demonstrate evidence-based, ethical, critical thinking, reflection, and collaborative practice, while integrating previous and current theoretical and practical knowledge in line with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association Scope of Practice and Professional Competencies