PTH 115 - Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

4 cr.

Focuses on the relationship of specific joint structure and function, the role of individual muscles and groups of muscles and neurologic principles in both normal and pathological movement. The course includes a review of basic physics and biomechanical principles applied to human movement. Includes specific posture and gait analysis. This course is designed to develop the student’s understanding of basic physics principles which govern dynamic systems, and to provide detailed information regarding joint structure and function, individual muscles and muscle function, enabling the student to interpret human movement and appraise performance as normal or dysfunctional. Patient examination methods such as goniometry, manual muscle testing and selected special tests are included. Selected orthopedic and neuromuscular pathologies are introduced. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): PTH 105, PTH 121, PTH 151 and Admission into the Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program.