May 18, 2024
2015-2016 Graduate Catalog

PT 518 Biomechanics and Kinesiology

4 Credits

The functional characteristics of bone, muscle, and joints are studied in this course, as are the normal and abnormal movement of the human body in relation to forces acting on it to produce a variety of postures and gait. Muscle palpation and manual muscle testing skills are also taught and practiced in a laboratory environment.



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