Sports Medicine

Department

Bachelor's program Medical, Health and Sports Engineering

Course unit code

MGST-B-5-SR-SPM-ILV

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2.0

Name of lecturer(s)

Mode of delivery

face-to-face

Recommended optional program components

none

Recommended or required reading

- **Crevenna R.**: *Kompendium Physikalische Medizin und Rehabilitation: Diagnostische und therapeutische Konzepte*, Verlag: Springer
- **Imhoff A., Beitzel K., Stamer K., Klein E.**: *Rehabilitation in der orthopädischen Chirurgie: OP-Verfahren im Überblick - Physiotherapie - Sporttherapie*, Verlag: Springer
- **Brukner P., Karim Khan K.**: *Clinical Sports Medicine: Volume 1: INJURIES*, Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education Ltd.
- **Brukner P., Karim Khan K.**: *CLINICAL SPORTS MEDICINE: THE MEDICINE OF EXERCISE*, Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education Ltd.
- **Journals**:
- British Journal of Sports Medicine
- American Journal of Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine

Level of course unit

Bachelor

Year of study

Fall 2025

Semester when the course unit is delivered

5

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

**The students**
- are familiar with common injury prevention methods and how to apply them.
- are aware of typical injury patterns in sports (e.g. ACL, concussions, CTE, etc.).
- are familiar with diagnostic methods from both medical and rehabilitation perspectives (e.g. Lachman test, balance tests, etc.).
- are aware of common reconstruction methods for injuries and their consequences.
- understand the PECH rule and how to apply it in the event of sports injuries.
- understand the structure of case studies and are able to interpret them.
- understand the functionality of rehabilitation devices (e.g. MFT plates, myo-stimulators, etc.).
- are familiar with the sensors used in rehabilitation devices.
- know the basic methods for pain assessment.
- are familiar with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF).

Course contents

**Prevention of Injuries**
- Common injury patterns in sports (ACL, Achilles tendon rupture, concussion, muscular injuries, CTE, etc.) and their causes
- Diagnostic methods for injury patterns
- Methods for reconstruction (surgery, therapy, etc.) and long-term consequences
- Phases of wound healing
- Case studies / Classification of injuries according to the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.

Work placement(s)

none