CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS

Syllabus - Clinical Biomechanics

TRIMESTER CREDIT HOURS:                           4 
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS:                              60

LECTURE HOURS / WEEK:                               4
LECTURE HOURS / TRIMESTER:                    60

LABORATORY HOURS / WEEK:                       0
LABORATORY CONTACT HOURS / TRI:          0

OFFICE LOCATION: East Building, 2nd floor Suite 200
OFFICE TELEPHONE  (214)438-6932/ Extension 7241

OFFICE HOURS:  M-   10:00 - 10:50;
                            Tu-  12:00 -12:50
                            W-  10:00 - 10:50; 12:00 – 12:50
                            Th-  12:00 - 12:50

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces the concept of  clinical biomechanics, as it applies to the practice of chiropractic.  The course includes the study of procedures to evaluate normal and abnormal joint dynamics. The objective of the course is to gain an understanding of the clinical biomechanics of the spine, pelvis, and extremities as this forms the foundation to be able to scientifically diagnose and apply treatment to correct the vertebral subluxation complex.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The student shall be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the following:
1.  The fundamentals of the science of biomechanics
2.  The biomechanics of normal human motion
3.  The biomechanical basis of selected orthopedic tests
4.  The biomechanical basis of selected neuromusculoskeletal conditions

PREREQUISITE:

Systemic Anatomy or Concurrent in Systemic Anatomy