Apr 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Studies Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Studies Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PT 706 - Kinesiology and Pathokinesiology for PT

3 cr.
This course begins with the study of biomechanics as related to human movement. Normal human movement and movement dysfunction associated with selected pathologies are investigated in detail, including the study of normal and pathological gait and posture. Emphasis is placed on joint arthrokinematics and the mechanics of muscle actions. Students are exposed to tools used for the scientific study of motion analysis.