Students will learn how to assess foot/ankle injuries using a
basic H.O.P.S. evaluation as their method for assessment. H.O.P.S.
is an acronym that stands for History, Observation, Palpation and
Special Tests. I give this lesson during our second semester after
we have extensively covered human musculoskeletal foot/ankle
anatomy and discussed injuries to the ankle. At this time we have
already learned basic first aid skills in the first semester, but
will expand on our assessment skills.