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Physical Therapy
Description: This course covers the understanding and analysis of normal and pathological human movement, with an emphasis on the forces that create such motion. This course will provide the framework for the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal problems. Lecture and laboratory topics will emphasize biomechanical principles governing human movement and the role of muscle, tendon and ligament mechanics. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2025
Prerequisite: Admission to D.P.T. program
Physical Therapy
Term : Summer 2021
Catalog Year : 2020-2021
PT 536 - Functional Anatomy And Biomechanics Of Normal And Pathological Motion
Description: This course covers the understanding and analysis of normal and pathological human movement, with an emphasis on the forces that create such motion. This course will provide the framework for the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal problems. Lecture and laboratory topics will emphasize biomechanical principles governing human movement and the role of muscle, tendon and ligament mechanics. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2025
Prerequisite: Admission to D.P.T. program