This course applies previously learned physical and biomechanical principles to the human body to develop a working knowledge of the osteokinematic and arthrokinematic motions that produce functional movement patterns. Students begin to develop the palpation skills needed to locate specific bony or soft tissue landmarks as well as assess joint play, end feels, muscle tone, and postural alignment. Components of the gait cycle are introduced as students also learn to differentiate normal and deviant gait patterns.

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