Learning objectives
Physics applied to kinesiology course program starts with the physiological analysis of human motion as basis for the understanding of its pathological and disabling changes. The course is designed to provide the student with knowledge to substantiate the best strategies for optimal rehabilitation programs planning and implementation, integrating the theoretical and applied aspects of the whole range of assistive technologies, mobility aids and orthoses.
Measurement techniques, processing data, and the interpretation of total body and limb synergies will be emphasized , as the quantitative measurement and analysis of the movement of the human musculo skeletal system are nowadays essential to physiotherapy professional practice.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Concepts in human motion
Postural and motion kinematics, kinetics, and neural control
Statics and dynamics of forces
Classes of levers
Spine kinesiology and biomechanics of the spine
Thorax kinesiology and biomechanics
Pelvis and hips kinesiology and biomechanics
Lower limb kinesiology and biomechanics
Gait
Sholulder girdle kinesiology and biomechanics
Upper limb kinesiology and biomechanics
Grasp or prehension patterns
Full programme
General concepts on human motion
The forces involved in achieving the posture and motion
Effects of static and dynamic forces
Levers and pulleys
The kinesiology of the spine
The kinesiology of the rib cage
The kinesiology of the pelvic girdle and the coxofemoral joint
The kinesiology of the knee
The kinesiology of the foot
Gait
The kinesiology of the shoulder girdle
The kinesiology of the elbow
The kinesiology of the hand and wrist
Grasp and prehension
Bibliography
Boccardi S., Lissoni A. Chinesiologia. Società Editrice Universo. Roma
Perry J. Analisi del cammino. Elsevier
Vannini A. Chinesiologia. Testo-Atlante. Aulo Gaggi Ed. Bologna
Teaching methods
Classroom lectures and laboratories
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam
Other information
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