Skip to main content

Biomechanics (5 cr)

Code: NA00DH45-3001

General information


Enrollment

15.08.2019 - 30.08.2019

Timing

26.08.2019 - 21.12.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Sports and Rehabilitation

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Teachers

  • Opettaja Kuntoutus- ja terveysala

Teacher in charge

Marja Turkki

Groups

  • NAKT18SP
    Naprapathy, full-time studies

Objective

You master applied parts of the biomechanics of the locomotor system.

You are prepared to understand the biomechanical functioning of the body for advanced studies.

You deepen your knowledge and skills especially in osteokinematics and arthrokinematics as required in the profession.

You are able to analyze the biomechanics of the body and to apply it in the clinical work.

Content

What are the basic concepts of biomechanics in the functioning of the locomotor system.

How do I observe of the functioning of the body and understand it from a mechanical point of view.

How do I apply the biomechanics in the functioning of the locomotor system.

How do I use biomechanics from an aetiological and treatment point of view.

Qualifications

Anatomy
Neuroanatomy and physiology