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Course Description

This course provides comprehensive information on the biomechanical and performance requirements for individuals participating in four popular sports played by a large proportion of the population across all ages. Each monograph describes the most common injuries occurring in each sport, followed by the specific evaluation techniques and rehabilitation approaches most pertinent to each athlete. Extensive information is also provided on injury prevention and return-to-sports strategies. Several figures demonstrating evaluation and treatment techniques supplement each monograph. Finally, at the end of each monograph, patient scenarios are presented to provide examples of clinical reasoning skills for the integration of examination and rehabilitation concepts specific to each sport.

Course Overview

Course Format: Online with an option to purchase the print version

Contact Hours: 20 contact hours

State Approval: AOPT courses are accepted in all states plus the District of Columbia, as allowed by the type of course requirements in state regulations. A small number of states require APTA to seek pre-approval of courses. The approval codes for these states can be found here. Always check with your State Licensing Board to confirm contact hours offered.

Course Objectives

1. Discuss the epidemiology of swimming, golfing, throwing, and softball injuries.
2. Understand and use the correct terminology to describe the biomechanical and physical requirements associated with each sport, including recognizing common faults in movement leading to injuries.
3. Identify and evaluate common injuries associated with each sport.
4. Design and implement an individualized treatment plan using a construct-based or phased-rehabilitation approach for common injuries associated with each sport. 
5. Develop a post-injury return-to-sport program for individuals who swim, golf, throw, and play softball.
6. Apply injury-prevention recommendations for individuals who swim, golf, throw, and play softball.

Topics and Authors

• Rehabilitation, Return to Sport, and Injury Prevention for Swimmers
  Samantha R. Hegedus, PT, DPT, OCS, USAT Level 1 Coach; Eric Hegedus, PT, DPT, PhD, MHSc; Kristen McKnight, PT, DPT; Alexis Wright, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
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  Jason Stodelle, MSPT, ATC, OCS
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  Daniel Kline, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC; Chelsea Martin, PT, DPT, SCS; Sarah Kate Peterson, PT, DPT, SCS; Kathleeen Shaughnessy, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS; Amanda Arnold, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, SCS
• Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation of Fastpitch (Windmill) Softball Pitchers
  Chelsea Leonard Martin, PT, DPT, SCS; Daniel Kline, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC; Sarah Kate Peterson, PT, DPT, SCS; Kathleen Shaughnessey, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS; Amanda Arnold, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, SCS

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