Clinical Kinesiology

Catalog description

This course introduces the science of human movement from a rehabilitative physical therapy perspective. Students assess biomechanical forces on the body, as well as the concepts of locomotion, forces, and levers. Foundations in therapeutic exercise, including stretching and strengthening of key muscular motions throughout the human body, are set forth. Detailed exploration on osteokinematic and arthrokinematic motions are also covered at each major joint in the human body. Topics include origins, insertions, innervations, and actions of prime movers of the musculoskeletal system in lecture and extensive surface and deep ligamentous, tendinous, and musculoskeletal palpations in laboratory. Lectures are supported by required lab exercises.