ATu’s ROM, MMT, and Palpation app provides video-based resources to train students in palpating bony and soft tissue structures, measuring range of motion, grading muscle strength manually and through handheld dynamometry, performing neurological screens of the upper and lower quarter, and reviewing joint open/closed pack positions. This webinar will show you how to utilize this app to support student learning both inside and outside the classroom. Learn how to effectively integrate video-based instruction to enhance students’ mastery of these essential clinical skills!
Featured Speaker: Christopher Schmidt, PhD, ATC
An athletic training professional for 30 years, Dr. Schmidt’s career spans clinical care, academic leadership, and professional service. From treating patients across diverse settings to shaping undergraduate and graduate programs, he’s a contributor in the field, influencing best practices through research and committee roles with the NATA and CAATE. His passion extends to curriculum design, interprofessional education, and youth sports injury prevention, helping to shape the future of athletic training.
00:00 Welcome, Introductions & Webinar Overview
03:27 Challenges in Teaching ROM, MMT, and Palpation
09:52 ATu Web App Suite Overview
12:33 ROM, MMT, and Palpation App Overview & Demonstration
17:46 Bony and Soft Tissue Palpation Demo
21:17 Range of Motion (ROM) Demo
23:27 Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) Demo
25:19 Handheld Dynamometry (HHD) Demo
26:39 Upper Quarter Neuro Screen Demo
28:29 Open/Closed Pack Position Demo
29:41 Using ATu: Graded Exposure for Skill Development & Mastery
32:30 Faculty Support Resources & Closing Comments
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