PT 726 Foundational Sciences: Kinesiology/Pathomechanics

This course will examine the study of human posture and the application of a functional movement analysis for patient assessment.  Anatomical, structural, and functional properties of human connective, muscular, and nervous tissue as well as skeletal structures will be reviewed with an emphasis on functional assessment.  Emphasis will also be placed on biomechanical, neuroregulatory, and muscular influences upon normal and pathological motion.  

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Successful completion of all trimester one physical therapy courses.