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Biomechanics (REK_042)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Rehabilitation
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Jānis Vētra
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Rehabilitation
Study course descriptionFull description
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Objective
Deepen comprehension about biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system in context of physiotherapy.
Prerequisites
Introduction course of biomechanics at bachelor's level.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Describe and explain concepts of medical biomechanics in connection with musculosceletal system; describe and explain biomechanical characteristics of muskuloskeletal system elements.
Skills
Identify biomechanical regularities during movements, postures and different functional activities under different circumstances.
Competence
Apply comprehension about biomechanics of musculosceletal system in analysis of human functions during physiotherapy assessment, evaluation and treatment.
