This three-credit course is designed for students pursuing a certification in athletic training or similar health care profession. A combination of lecture and laboratory experiences will be provided in order for the student to learn and demonstrate appropriate assessment and care for patients of all ages, specific to the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Regional study of orthopedic evaluation, assessment, management, and rehabilitation of the spine will be covered. Laboratory experiences will focus on performance of evaluations of regional areas and specific manual techniques of rehabilitation.