Biomechanics & Kinesiology

Bio-mechanical principles as related to human motion. Relationship of anatomical structures to physical functions. Range of muscle work (inner, middle and outer). Types of muscle contraction. Group action of muscles agonists, antagonists, fixators, synergists etc. Principles of motion and force as applied to the body at rest and in motion. Muscular analysis of common activities of daily living (e.g., standing up from sitting, walking, brushing, hair combing, feeding, etc.). Analysis of normal human gait. Methods of kinetic and kinematic gait analysis. Range of motion and causes of limitation. Types of instruments for and methods of measuring range of joint motion. Goniometry. Principles of motion and force as they apply to the body in action and in equilibrium. Muscular analysis of common movements in ADL (gait, squatting, stair-climbing, etc.), sports and gymnastics.