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Introduction to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Sports
Col (Dr) Anup Krishnan and Wg Cdr (Dr) CS Guru · IIT Madras
About
A unique, comprehensive program exploring the fascinating field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a focus on Sports Injuries. This course delves into the essential principles of injury assessment, rehabilitation techniques, and prevention strategies. Whether you are an athlete, coach, fitness enthusiast, or someone interested in sports medicine, you will gain valuable insights into managing and preventing sports injuries, optimizing recovery, and enhancing overall performance. Join us on this enlightening journey towards mastering the art and science of sports injury rehabilitation and prevention.
Intended audience: This course is designed to cater to the active population with an interest in physical medicine and rehabilitation, providing valuable knowledge and insights applicable to sports injury management, fitness training, and overall health and well-being. The intended audience includes, but is not limited to, athletes, coaches, strength and conditioning specialists, sports science professionals, physiotherapists, physical trainers, and fitness enthusiasts. Join us to enhance your expertise in injury prevention, recovery techniques, and optimizing athletic performance.
Prerequisites: 12 Pass or equivalent
Lectures
Week 1
- Introduction to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Principles of Injury Prevention in Sports
- Common Soft Tissue Sports Injuries
- Overuse Injuries in Athletes
- Rehabilitation for Common Sports Injuries
Week 2
- Overview of the Musculoskeletal System
- Functional Anatomy of Lower extremity
- Functional Anatomy of Upper extremity
- Introduction to Biomechanics and Injury Mechanism
- Common Mechanism of acute and overuse injuries
Week 3
- Acute Sports injuries and the Injury assessment protocol
- Immediate treatment and first aid in sports injuries
- Imaging techniques in Sports injuries
- Clinical and functional testing in sports injuries
- Advances in Diagnostic technologies in Sports injuries
Week 4
- Overview of Phases of Rehabilitation
- Acute Phase of Rehabilitation - Goals & Strategies
- Subacute & Functional Phases of Rehabilitation
- Introduction to Physical Therapy in Sports Rehabilitation
- Adavanced Physical Therapy Techniques
Week 5
- Foundation of Strength Training
- Periodization in Strength Training
- Strength Training for Different Sports
- Key components of Sports Conditioning
- Designing a Sports specific Conditioning Program
Week 6
- Flexibility and Its Role in Athletic Performance
- Types of Stretching and Their Effect on Injury Prevention
- Joint Mobility & Flexibility: Difference and Significance
- Techniques for Improving Joint Mobility
- Assessing and Monitoring Joint Mobility
Week 7
- Physical Modalities in Rehabilitation
- Electrical Stimulation and Ultrasound in Rehabilitation
- Alternative Therapies in Sports Rehabilitation
- Acupuncture & Dry Needling in Sports Rehabilitation
- Integrating Complementary Therapies into Rehab Programs
Week 8
Syllabus and materials
At NPTEL, as the course publishes them.
Credits and licence
- Institution
- IIT Madras
- Department
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Taught by
- Col (Dr) Anup Krishnan, Wg Cdr (Dr) CS Guru
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Language
- English
- Subjects
- Society and politics
- Source
- NPTEL
- Licence
- CC BY-NC-SA, as NPTEL states it. Non-commercial use only. NPTEL's terms
- Attribution
- NPTEL states: "Distributed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike / CC BY - NC - SA", beside a BY-NC-SA badge.
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