Course Information
Line Number 1112050
Course Name P.T205 - Biomechanics
Course Description
Explore the mechanical bases of musculoskeletal systems relevant to human movements, including movement mechanics, fluid mechanics, and joint mechanics. Explore the common and unique constituents and features of musculoskeletal tissues, including bone, skeletal muscles and tendon, ligaments, cartilage, and joints. Identify the mechanical behavior of the musculoskeletal tissues and their adaptation to different mechanical loads. Describe the roles of musculoskeletal tissues during normal function and after injury. Describe the anatomy and mechanics of the upper and lower extremities and the spine. Identify and describe the mechanisms of injuries to the upper and lower extremities and spine. Establish an overview of injury mechanisms, principles of injury, and contributing factors to injury.