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Dec 26, 2024
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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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OCTH 518 - Biomechanical Aspects of Occupation
Credits: 4
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 of motion, dexterity, and posture will be analyzed in terms of occupational performance. Principles of ergonomics are discussed; assessment and intervention are introduced using a biomechanical remediation approach.
Prerequisite: OCTH-506
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