EXSC 462

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Clinical Biomechanics

Exercise Sciences College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Advanced biological and mechanical perspectives into the etiology, diagnosis, and therapeutic resolution of common musculoskeletal disorders.

When Taught

Fall

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3

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Anatomy

Learning Outcome

Describe anatomical structures involved in common musculoskeletal disorders.

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Epidemiology

Learning Outcome

Understand the epidemiology related to aforementioned disorders.

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Tissue Mechanics

Learning Outcome

Understand basic mechanical principles guiding tissue mechanics.

Title

Healthy Mechanics & Pathomechanics

Learning Outcome

Identify biomechanical (cellular level/tissue level mechanics, as well as system-level mechanics) principles important to a comprehensive understanding of key components of common musculoskeletal disorders.

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Scientific Literature & Presentation Skills

Learning Outcome

Identify biomechanical (cellular level/tissue level mechanics, as well as system-level mechanics) principles important to a comprehensive understanding of key components of common musculoskeletal disorders.