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2014-2015 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

OCTH 430 - MOVEMENT ANALYSIS & OCCUPATION

Credits: Four
Prerequisite: BIOL 301
Corequisite: OCTH 430L, OCTH 325

This course analyzes purposeful human movement. An in-depth look at joint structure and function provides insight into how muscles act upon joints to create movement. The course emphasizes hands-on skill acquisition in goniometry and manual muscle testing with functional applications across the life span. Strength, joint range, and dexterity and posture will be analyzed in terms of occupational performance. Principles of ergonomics are discussed; assessment and intervention are introduced for multiple work-place environments.
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