Syllabus

Biomechanics, movement analysis: perfecting body and functional posture; postural training (points of support according to the axes of gravity); objective analysis and assessment of posture and body mechanics at rest and during movement; observation and assessment of active, passive and resisted movements; body posture training. Functional Anatomy: physiology of muscle contraction; types of muscle contraction; leverage and torque; spine, thorax, shoulder girdle and pelvic girdle, upper limb, lower limb: anatomical review, biomechanics, palpatory anatomy. Ergonomics: principles of joint protection and energy conservation; adaptation to working environments; transfers and positioning/handling of loads.