DPT 623 Movement Science II
In this course, students continue to explore normal human movement. Emphasis is on biomechanics, joint structure and function, muscle activity and normal gait. Students study the complex interaction between systems that produce normal human movement, and consider how movement is affected by pathological conditions. Students further develop regional human anatomy knowledge of the lower quarter for integration into clinical examination and intervention skills. The course provides students the opportunity to apply anatomy and kinesiology to clinical examination techniques for further comprehension. Laboratory activities focus on the analysis of normal muscle and joint function through muscle testing, range of motion assessment, palpation, gait analysis, case study analysis, and application of biomechanical principles to activities of daily living.
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