513-303 Kinesiology and Measurement

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This subject aims to introduce students to the more complex instruments used for measurement of human movement and function and to evaluate their worth to clinical and research Physiotherapists. Students will be introduced to selected measurement instruments such as the isokinetic dynamometer, the Isostation B200, the Clinical Stride Analyser, the Peak 2D Motion Measurement System, the AMLAB (electromyography) various fitness testing procedures, the Kissler force platform, respiratory function tests, the Motor Assessment Scale, and the CHATTECX balance system. Students will also be introduced to the principles of dynamic splinting for the hand and will take part in a practical hand splinting session.

This subject also aims to develop students ability to review the applied anatomy and biomechanics of a selected musculoskeletal topic and to determine its relevance to Physiotherapy practice. Students will be guided in the process of group literature review, including the use of available information retrieval systems, analysis of the published research literature; working collaboratively as part of a team and communicating the findings of published research by way of verbal presentation to their peers.

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