PT 400/L - Applied Biomechanics for the Physical Therapist ?and Lab

Institution:

California State University-Northridge

Subject:

Physical Therapy

Description:

Prerequisite: Acceptance into MPT program. Recommended Corequisite: PT 400L. Covers the biomechanical and kinesiological principles underlying the assessment of normal and pathological movement and function. Integration of knowledge from anatomy, biology and physics with current concepts in biomechanics as applied to the assessment of patients/clients is required. Lectures will focus on the biomechanical processes underlying human movement in health and disease including muscle and tissue mechanics, leverage, internal and external torque production, kinematics and kinetics. Labs will focus on the application of these principles to client/patient evaluation, including analysis of normal and pathological gait. Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csun.edu

Phone Number:

(818) 677-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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