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REC2030 Anatomy Of Joints

Intermediate · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students evaluate how anatomy affects joint function and stability and analyze mechanisms of injury to predict potential injuries. Students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for providing recommendations for the safe and healthy function of joints.
Prerequisite
REC1020: Injury Management 1
Parameters
Access to instruction from an individual who is highly knowledgeable in this area and/or trained in kinesiology, physical education and/or human movement.
Supporting courses
HCS1050: Musculoskeletal System REC1030: Technical Foundations for Injury Management REC2020: Injury Management 2 REC3010: Human Movement

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 evaluate how the anatomy of a joint affects its function

    • 1.1 describe how the shape and location of bones and soft tissue affect movement and stability

    • 1.2 palpate bony landmarks, such as:

      • 1.2.1 epicondyles

      • 1.2.2 malleoli

      • 1.2.3 stylus processes

      • 1.2.4 tubercles and tuberosites

    • 1.3 locate the muscles and tendons attached to bony prominences, such as:

      • 1.3.1 rectus femoris muscle

      • 1.3.2 patellar tendon

      • 1.3.3 tibialis anterior muscle

      • 1.3.4 ankle extensor tendons

      • 1.3.5 hamstring muscle group

      • 1.3.6 gastrocnemius and soleus muscles

      • 1.3.7 sartorius muscle

      • 1.3.8 gracilis muscle

      • 1.3.9 wrist flexors

      • 1.3.10 wrist extensors

    • 1.4 locate ligaments that affect joint stability, such as the:

      • 1.4.1 anterior talofibular ligament

      • 1.4.2 calcaneofibular ligament

      • 1.4.3 posterior talofibular ligament

      • 1.4.4 anterior cruciate ligament

      • 1.4.5 posterior cruciate ligament

      • 1.4.6 deltoid ligament

      • 1.4.7 medial collateral ligament

      • 1.4.8 lateral collateral ligament

      • 1.4.9 ulnar collateral ligament

      • 1.4.10 radial collateral ligament

    • 1.5 describe how cartilage affects joint function and stability

  • 2 analyze mechanisms of injury at various joints considering injury to muscle, ligament, cartilage and meniscus

    • 2.1 identify mechanisms of a variety of injuries

    • 2.2 predict possible injuries based on observed mechanism of injury

    • 2.3 predict injury severity based on observed mechanism of injury

    • 2.4 identify how joint injuries can be prevented

  • 3 assess the requirements for the safe function of joints

    • 3.1 explain how the health and strength of joints affects performance

    • 3.2 demonstrate active, resisted and passive range of motion of joints

    • 3.3 compare the strength, function and flexibility of:

      • 3.3.1 agonist muscles

      • 3.3.2 antagonist muscles

      • 3.3.3 synergists muscles

    • 3.4 explain how bracing and taping supports joints in performance

    • 3.5 demonstrate proprioceptive enhancing exercises for joint stability, including:

      • 3.5.1 lower-body stability

      • 3.5.2 upper-body stability

  • 4 identify strategies that support healthy functions of joints

    • 4.1 analyze how particular stretching techniques affect various joints, including:

      • 4.1.1 dynamic stretching

      • 4.1.2 static stretching

      • 4.1.3 ballistic stretching

      • 4.1.4 proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching; e.g., contract-relax stretching

    • 4.2 predict how aging will affect the healthy function of joints

    • 4.3 describe how mismanagement of joint injuries affects long-term health of joints, including:

      • 4.3.1 early return to play

      • 4.3.2 delayed injury treatment

      • 4.3.3 inappropriate treatment for stage of injury cycle

  • 5 apply principles of injury management (i.e., RICE or rest, ice, compression and elevation) to support an injured joint

    • 5.1 explain the physiology of the inflammatory response

    • 5.2 describe how to avoid movement of a joint after an injury

    • 5.3 demonstrate safe practices for the application of ice, including contraindications, indications, location of ice, duration and frequency

    • 5.4 demonstrate how to effectively compress and elevate a joint after an injury

  • 6 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 6.1.1 communicate

      • 6.1.2 manage information

      • 6.1.3 use numbers

      • 6.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 6.2.2 be responsible

      • 6.2.3 be adaptable

      • 6.2.4 learn continuously

      • 6.2.5 work safely

    • 6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 6.3.1 work with others

      • 6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 7 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster

    • 7.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment

    • 7.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities

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