LPU - Lovely Professional University
What you'll learn

Students will develop practical skills in prevention, assessment, and basic management of sports injuries. Students will gain applied knowledge of therapeutic exercises, modalities, and rehabilitation techniques. Students will enhance their ability to ensure athlete safety and support performance through evidence-based practices.

  • • Concept, scope, and epidemiology of sports injuries • Causes and risk factors of injuries in sports • Athlete risk profiling • Case-based discussion on injury scenarios • Video-based injury analysis • Classification of sports injuries: acute and chronic
  • • On-field emergency response • RICE protocol and immediate injury management • First aid techniques in sports settings • Sprain, strain, muscle tears, and soft tissue trauma • Biomechanics of knee, shoulder, and ankle injuries • Functional movement screening and injury evaluation
  • • Posture and spinal deformities • Identification of postural deviations • Postural assessment tests • Principles of corrective exercise programming • Mobility, stability, and flexibility techniques • Designing individualized rehabilitation exercise plans
  • • Physiological basis of therapeutic modalities • Cryotherapy, thermotherapy, and hydrotherapy • Introduction to electrotherapy • Indications, contraindications, and procedures • Case-based modality selection • Treatment planning and safe application protocols
  • • Principles and effects of sports massage • Recovery science in sports performance • Swedish massage techniques • Practical application of: o Effleurage o Petrissage o Friction o Tapotement o Vibration
  • • Principles of bandaging and athletic taping • Joint-specific bandaging techniques • Application for ankle, knee, and wrist support • Injury prevention through supportive techniques • Practical competency evaluation • Final assessment / practical examination

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Neeru Bharti
Assistant Professor

Dr. Neeru Bharti (PT) BPT | Assistant Professor A skilled physiotherapy professional with specialization in musculoskeletal conditions and kinesiology taping, Dr. Bharti brings 10 years of teaching and clinical experience in the field of physiotherapy. Her expertise combines academic excellence with practical clinical exposure, contributing significantly to student learning and patient care.


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Dr. Rakesh Shreevinasan Bharti
Associate Professor

Dr. Rakesh Bharti Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education A dedicated academician with extensive teaching experience in the field of Physical Education, Dr. Bharti has been actively contributing to student learning and academic development through his expertise and commitment to the discipline.


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Thiagarajan
Professor

Dr. Thiagarajan Professor, Department of Physiotherapy A distinguished academician with 20 years of teaching and professional experience in the field of physiotherapy. He has contributed extensively to research with more than 20 publications in reputed journals and has served as a resource person at various international conferences and workshops.