Course Overview
Biomechanics 2 consists of a biomechanical overview of the lower body including the hip, knee, ankle and foot. Covers normal human locomotion in detail.Applications such as stability and balance, motion analysis and gait will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe the normal function of the hip, knee, ankle, and foot during the process of locomotion.
- Compare normal gait to pathological gait.
- Analyze the forces (both active and reactive) present during the gait cycle.
- Describe a person’s gait from analyzing their kinematic and kinetic data.
Effective as of Winter 2011
Related Programs
Biomechanics 2 (PROR 2220) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
Diploma Full-time
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