Rehabilitation Anatomy

This unit will highlight the relevance of functional and clinical anatomy to health and healing will be highlighted through a detailed study of the mechanics and muscles affecting the movement of joints in the body. This information will be presented and highlighted to students through the study of a number of different areas including kinesiology, biomechanics, gait analysis, posture, massage, muscle testing, exercise, stretching, basic soft tissue techniques, and awareness through movement and posture. There will be a particular emphasis on muscle testing and surface anatomy.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Explain the anatomical principles and theory behind spinal and orthopaedic injury and pain;
2. Perform practical hands-on tests on another class member to assess muscles and joints of the spine, trunk and extremities and interpret the results;
3. Perform practical hands-on tests on another class member to assess the hip, knee and shoulder joints and interpret results; and
4. Explain the anatomical principles and theory behind a graduated rehabilitation program to return an individual to pre-injury function.