At the end of this course, the students; 1) To be able to recognize and assess the normal mechanical and anatomical characteristics of the tissues of musculoskeletal system. 2) To be able to recognize, assess and identify the characteristics of pathomechanics of the tissues of musculoskeletal system. 3) To be able to transfer the theoretical knowledge gained into the clinical practice.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course reviews movement and movement types, mechanic principles, normal properties of bone and functional adaptation of bone to normal and pathological stresses, bone diseases, structure, mechanical properties and pathokinetics of cartilage, muscle, collagenous tissues, classification and properties of body joints, joint cohesion, relationship of joint planes and movement, sliding and rocking movement, joint limitations and contractures, posture, equilibrium, orientation planes and coordinates.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction and definition of the course
2nd Week
Movement and mechanical principles
3rd Week
Bone tissue structure, mechanics and pathomechanics
4th Week
Laws of bone and loading principles
5th Week
Connective tissue structure, mechanics and pathomechanics
6th Week
Muscle tissue structure, mechanics and pathomechanics
7th Week
Cartilage tissue structure, mechanics and pathomechanics
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Properties of synovial joints
10th Week
Movements in joints according to planes
11th Week
Swinging and sliding movement in the joint
12th Week
Balance
13th Week
Orientation planes and coordinates
14th Week
An overview
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Şener G., & Erbahçeci F. (2016). Kinezyoloji ve Biyomekanik. Ankara: Hipokrat Kitapevi. 2. Neumann D.A. (2009). Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System (2.Baskı). United States: Mosby. 3. Yakut Y. (Ed.) (2018). Kas İskelet Sisteminin Kinezyolojisi, Rehabilitasyonun Temelleri. Ankara: Hipokrat Kitapevi. 4. Steinder A. (1977). Kinesiology of The Human Body Under Normal and Pathological Conditions. Springfield. 5. Oatis C.A. (2008). Kinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement. Philadelphia: LWW. 6. Hamilton N., Weimar W., & Luttgens K. (2011). Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. 7. Akman M.N., & Karataş M. (2003). Temel ve Uygulanan Kinezyoloji. Ankara: Haberal Eğitim Vakfı.