OT 505 - Biomechanical Aspects of Occupational Performance

Cr Hrs: 4
PM

The course integrates the study of the structure and function of muscles and joints, using concepts of biomechanics. The students learn how to consider occupations for therapeutic intervention based on biomechanical analysis. Learners examine properties of muscles and muscle contractions, range of motion, strength, and joint structure to address occupational performance dysfunction. The course helps to apply posture and body mechanic principles to practice. Additionally, the course helps to formulate and apply determination of manual muscle range of motion normative data and goniometry measurement and functional range for clinical application. Students explore joint structure, function and joint categories and analyze biomechanical principles with emphasis on human skeletal levers. The course introduces wound care, assistive devices and wheelchair management and provides skilled practice of bed mobility and transfers. This course will include review of musculoskeletal structures in lab.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Lecture and Lab