Pathokinesiology

Approaches to kinesiologic analysis of human motion. Principles, classification and clinical applications of motor skills. Identification and analysis of normal and abnormal human movements e.g., normal and abnormal gait. Identification and analysis of normal and abnormal human postures. Corrective therapy for abnormal motions and postures. Crutch walking: types of crutches; preparation of patient; methods of crutch-length measurement; Methods of measuring for weight bearing, dangers and safety measures. Other walking aids; frame walker, walking stick/ canes, push carts.