Learning Outcomes

Introduction

Childcare, Planning and Treatment

Lesson Summary

This module will give you an overview of cerebral palsy. You will learn about the causes and symptoms of cerebral palsy, as well as how to diagnose it. The various treatment and care planning principles for patients with cerebral palsy will also be explained.

Introduction to Cerebral Palsy - Course Assessment

Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of cerebral palsy in this free online course.

Introduction to Cerebral Palsy

This free online course will provide an in-depth understanding of cerebral palsy. You will understand the causes of this condition as well as the factors that contribute to it. We will examine the various types of cerebral palsy, treatment approaches and the formulation and implementation of a care plan for patients with cerebral palsy. You will thoroughly understand the medical condition and how you can treat it.

Introduction to Sports Therapy

Professionalism and Ethics of Sports Therapy

Anatomy and Kinesiology

Assessment of Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries Depending on Sports Profile

Common Sports Injuries

While playing sports has many health benefits, it is critical to prevent sports injuries. This module will introduce you to sports injuries and answer the basic questions. What are the most common sports injuries? How do you assess an injury? You will learn about professionalism in therapy and the anatomy of sports injuries.

Major Sports Injuries

First Aid Treatment

Sports Nutrition

Rehabilitation Exercises

Sports Massage Treatments

Hydrotherapy and Electrotherapy

A sports therapist is concerned with preventing injury and rehabilitating the athlete or the sports person back to the optimum levels of performance. This module will begin with describing major sports injuries before teaching the first aid treatment, sports nutrition, rehabilitation exercises, massage treatments and some therapies.

Course assessment

This free online sports medicine course will explore sports therapy and the skills required to treat sports injuries.

Therapy for Sports Injuries

Injuries that occur while engaging in sports activities need immediate care. This course provides the guidelines for managing such injuries along with the basics of anatomy, nutrition, treatments and therapies. Furthermore, you will discover how to rehabilitate athletes to return them to their optimum level of sporting fitness. Those interested in pursuing a career in sports therapy will benefit from this course.

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