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PTE 726 - Clinical Kinesiology for Physical Therapy
Credit Hours: 2
This course provides the basis for understanding human movement and is a continuation of Clinical Biomechanics of Physical Therapy. Content includes study of movement, muscle function and dynamics of the axial body (craniomandibular complex, spinal column, neck, trunk, and pelvis). Content also includes basic principles of neuromuscular control, especially in the context of human functions which integrate multiple body segments, namely posture and gait, applied to normal and pathological conditions. Case studies, laboratory experiences, and integrative experiences may be used to emphasize the process of patient management.
Prerequisite: enrollment in the program and successful completion of all prior course work therein.
Lecture Contact Hours: 1 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Typically Offered: Fall
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