Development of Functional Testing Requirements: Informational Guidance for Return to Play

Course overview

This course was designed to help therapists and athletic trainers design and implement functional testing guidelines to advance the recovery of individuals healing from a musculoskeletal injury. Through looking at the theory of development, acquiring the knowledge of normal versus pathological movement, and identifying key criteria that helps you to progress or regress the community individuals in which you are aiding in their injury recovery. This course will also assist with making sound decisions for different age groups and different sports based off of the foundational understanding of movement, coordination, strength and power metrics.