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Biomechanics (REK_042)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Rehabilitation
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Jānis Vētra
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Rehabilitation
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Objective
Deepen comprehension about biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system in context of physiotherapy.
Prerequisites
Introduction course of biomechanics at bachelor's level.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describe and explain concepts of medical biomechanics in connection with musculosceletal system; describe and explain biomechanical characteristics of muskuloskeletal system elements.
Skills
1.Identify biomechanical regularities during movements, postures and different functional activities under different circumstances.
Competence
1.Apply comprehension about biomechanics of musculosceletal system in analysis of human functions during physiotherapy assessment, evaluation and treatment.
