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EXSC621 Clinical Biomechanics
10 cp
Prerequisites EXSC320 Advanced Biomechanics EXSC330 Advanced Motor Control and Learning EXSC500 Lifestyle and Exercise Counselling EXSC501 Neurological Analysis, Prescription and Rehabilitation
Teaching Organisation 48 hours of focused learning.
This unit builds upon the theoretical framework gained in undergraduate and postgraduate studies of the biomechanics and motor control of human movement. Students will further their knowledge of the normal forces and motions occurring during human movement, and integrate their understanding of the neural control of such movement. The application of these concepts to the pathological movement patterns observed in disorders of the musculoskeletal and neurological systems will then be explored.
Consequently, this unit aims to provide students with the skills necessary to quantitatively analyse and interpret the normal and abnormal motions occurring in disorders of posture, balance and gait, and to understand the pathomechanical and neurological mechanisms responsible. In addition, an appreciation of contemporary theoretical issues involved in the measurement and analysis of disordered motor patterns will be provided. This knowledge will be utilised to advise and assist in the recommendation and review of interventions designed to improve movement, balance and postural deficits.
