Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Kinesiology and Biomechanics

    • Registration Form

    • Registration

    • Learning Outcomes

    • Course Description

    • Kinesiology and biomechanics

    • Understanding movement types

    • Flexion

    • Proper flexion mechanics

    • Muscle recruitment patterns

    • Movements patterns

    • Extension

    • Abduction

    • Adduction

    • Rotation

    • Circumduction

    • Translation
  • 2

    Range Of Motion

    • Range of Motion Explained

    • ROM assessment, how to

    • Evaluating a patient's joint mobility and flexibility
  • 3

    Muscle Function and Movement

    • Muscle Action Mechanisms

    • Concentric action

    • Eccentric action

    • Isometric action

    • Isokinetic action

    • Synergists and Antagonists

    • Synergists

    • Antagonist

    • Agonist or prime mover

    • Synergists

    • Stabilizers
  • 4

    Understanding Joint Mechanics

    • Types of joints

    • Joint Stability and Function

    • Cartilaginous joints ( Ampiarthrose)

    • Fibrous Joint ( Synarthroses)

    • Synovial joints ( diarthroses)

    • Types of Synovial Joints

    • Ball and socket joints ( Synovial Joints)

    • Hinge joints ( synovial joints)

    • Pivot joints ( synovial joints)

    • Gliding joint ( synovial joints)

    • Saddle joint ( synovial joints)

    • Condyloid joint ( synovial joint)

    • Plane joint ( synovial joints)
  • 5

    Posture and Body Mechanics

    • Posture analysis techniques

    • Ergonomic Principles for Optimal Movement

    • Assessing posture and identifying its influence on movement patterns

    • Assessing posture
  • 6

    Who can do ROM assessments and potential income

    • Normal ROM degree on various joint

    • Most common types of Joints to measure ROM

    • Additional joints that can be measured for ROM

    • ROM Assessment form

    • How can a Massage Therapist do a ROM assessment

    • ROM assessment by MT's income

    • Potential income
  • 7

    Advanced ROM Assessment and Documentation

    • Basic Vs Advanced Kinesiology

    • ROM Assessment

    • AAOS Step by Step Technique

    • AAOS Reference Sheet

    • Common Measurement Errors

    • Goniometer for Broke LMTs

    • Measuring Tape and Plumb Line

    • Inter Rater Reliability

    • Documentation Template

    • Insurance Audit
  • 8

    Dysfunction and Compensation

    • Types of End Feel

    • Capsular vs non Capsular Patterns

    • Painful Arc and Crepitus

    • When ROM Testing is Contraindicated

    • Definition and Postural Presentation

    • Tight Overactive Muscles

    • Weak Inhibited Muscles

    • Movement Assessment and Recruitment Patterns

    • What is Lower Cross Syndrome

    • What is Upper Cross Syndrome

    • What is Layered Cross Syndrome

    • Movement Compensation Chains

    • WFL vs Objective Data

    • Required Elements per Insurance

    • SOAP Templates

    • Re-Assessment Language

    • Treatment Planning and Documentation

    • Functional ROM vs Normal ROM

    • Red Flags

    • Red Flags Requiring Physician Referral
  • 9

    Joint Mechanics and Safety

    • Synovial Joints Stress and Hypermobility

    • Arthritis and Joint Pathology

    • Contraindications for Hypermobile Joints

    • Differentiate osteoarthritis vs rheumatoid arthritis
  • 10

    Congratulations !!

    • Assignment

    • Exam

    • Evaluation

    • Congratulations !!