An understanding of movement analysis will be achieved in this module by teaching students the principals of biomechanics and kinesiology. Theory of motion and application of PT therapies to the human body will be taught in discipline to the medical rehabilitation. Precautions of lifting regarding the spine; function and dysfunction of the spine in terms of biomechanics will be reviewed. Clinical reasoning and problem solving skills will be used to teach this course. Students will study the movement of the joints; their function, dysfunction and structure. It will cover upper limbs and lower limbs. Physiotherapy students are experts in movement analysis; therefore this course will cover assessment of posture and gait. It covers also the roles of muscle action (agonist, antagonist, stabilizer, and neutralizer). Students will be able to use their knowledge of biomechanics, kinesiology, gait and posture in their practical life and clinical settings.
