DPT-703: Applied Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics II

Credits 4.0
Academic Level
DPT

Applied Functional Anatomy and Blomechanics II. This course, the second of two applied functional anatomy and biomechanics courses, will focus on the detailed structure and function of specific anatomical content introduced in DPT 701 to include the lumbar spine and joints of the lower extremity and their related soft tissues. Students will analyze forces affecting arthrokinematics, osteokinematics, and tissue mechanics of these regions and relate those to whole body and regional mobility and stability by way of clinical application. Students will develop skill in the application of this biomechanical analysis and begin to foster consideration of biomechanical principles in the design of reliable and valid upper quarter examination procedures and efficacious intervention strategies and parameters.