Kinesiology and Pathokinesiology

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. display a good knowledge of Bio-mechanical principles as related to human motion; 2. discuss the relationship of anatomical structures to physical functions and differentiate between gross and fine motor skills; 3. discuss types of muscle contractions, group action of muscles agonists, antagonists, fixators, synergists and many others; 4. describe the Muscular analysis of common activities of daily living; 5. analyse and compare normal and abnormal human motions including gait; 6. appreciate and acquire the skills for the types of instruments for and methods of measuring range of joint motion; 7. state and describe the types of instruments and method for measuring range of joint motion and 8. define Goniometry Principles, classification and clinical applications of motor skills and Clinical applications of motor skill.

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 and many others. Principles of motion and force as applied to the body at rest and in motion. Muscular analysis of common activities of daily living (such as standing up from sitting, walking, brushing, hair combing, feeding and many others). 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. Range of motion and causes of limitation. Goniometry. Principles, classification and clinical applications of motor skills. Clinical applications of motor skill. Analysis of normal and abnormal human movements such as normal and abnormal gait & Posture. Prescription of corrective therapy for abnormal motions and postures. Types of walking aids and application.