The Superior University, Lahore
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Science
Course Outline
Course Course Title Applied Movement Science
Information Course ID Course Type Clinical
Credit hours 3 (3-0) Hours per week (C-L) 2
Programs MS Preferred Semester 2
Date 2024 Version 1
Offered Course Programs MS Semester Session Spring 2024
Information Instructor(s) Dr. Sahar Aslam TA / Junior Lecturer -
Course This course aims to develop appreciation of how mechanical principles can be applied to understand the underlying
Description causes of human movement. It also examines selected anatomical, structural and functional properties of human
connective, muscular, and nervous tissues, as well as skeletal structures. Emphasis is placed on the mechanical,
neuroregulatory, and muscular events that influence normal and pathological motion
This course will also help to gain an understanding of basic theoretical concepts, principles and techniques of
ergonomics as well as an introduction to fundamental ergonomic measurement tools for assessment of physical
workload, posture, occupational exposure, and stress..
Course Learning At the end of this course students will be able to;
Outcomes (CLO) No. Outcome BT Rela SDG
Level tion
with
PLO
CLO1. Explain mechanical principles to understand the underlying causes C5 PLO- 4
of human movement, examine selected anatomical, structural and 1
functional properties of human connective, muscular, and nervous
tissues, as well as skeletal structures.
CLO2. Evaluate mechanical, neuroregulatory, and muscular events that C6 PLO- 4
influence normal and pathological motion 2
CLO3. Adapt the knowledge of basic theoretical concepts, principles and P5 PLO- 4
techniques of ergonomics as well as fundamental ergonomic 5
measurement tools for assessment of physical workload, posture,
occupational exposure, and stress.
Lecture type Lectures, class activities
Prerequisites
Follow up All sub-specialty courses
Courses
Course Software --
or Tool
Textbook Title Edition Authors Publisher Year ISBN
Basic biomechanics of musculoskeletal Nordin & Lippincott 2012
system 4th Frankel Williams &
Wilkins
References
Assessment Assessment Weight Used to attain CLO
Criteria (100%) Mid-term 20% CLO 1
CLO 2
CLO3
Assignment 20% CLO-1
CLO-2
CLO-3
Quiz 20 % CLO 1-2-3
Final Term Paper 40 % CLO 1-2-3
Methods of Assignment, Quiz, Mid-term, Final Term paper
Evaluation
Notes
Course Contents
Week Lecture Relation
Topic Lecture Contents
No No with CLO
Introduction to L1 Introduction CLO-1
Biomechanics Basic Concepts
Week
1 L2 Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal CLO-1
System
Summary
Biomechanics of L1 Introduction CLO-1
Bones Bone Composition and Structure
Biomechanical Properties of Bone
Week
L2 Surgical effects CLO-1,2
2
Degenerative changes in bone associated with
age
Summary
Biomechanics of L1 Introduction CLO-1,2
Articular Cartilage Composition and Structure of articular cartilage
Biomechanical behavior of articular cartilage
Lubrication of Articular Cartilage
Week
3 L2 Wear of Articular Cartilage CLO-1
Hypothesis on Biomechanics of Cartilage
Degeneration
Functional Tissue Engineering of Articular
Cartilage
Summary
Week Biomechanics of L1 Introduction CLO-1
4 Tendons and Composition and structure of Ligaments
Ligaments Biomechanical Properties of tendon and
ligament
L2 Factors that affect the biomechanical properties CLO-1,2
of tendons and ligaments
Connective Tissue Disorder
Diabetes Mellitus
Renal Disease
Assignment Structure Of Muscle fibre
Biomechanics of L1 Introduction CLO-1,2
Skeletal Muscles Composition and structure of Skeletal Muscle
Structure and organization of muscle
Molecular Basis of Muscle Contraction
The motor unit
The musculotendinous unit
Mechanics of Muscle Contraction
Summation and Tetanic Contraction Types
of Muscle Contraction
L2 CLO-1,2
Week
5 Force Production in Muscle Length-Tension
Relationship Load-Velocity Relationship Force-
Time Relationship Effect of Skeletal Muscle
Architecture Effect of Pre-stretching Effect of
Temperature
Effect of Fatigue
Effect of Vibration
Muscle Fiber Differentiation
Muscle Remodeling
Effects of Disuse and Immobilization Effects of
Physical Training
Week Biomechanics of L1 Biomechanics of shoulder joint CLO-1,2
6 Shoulder Introduction
Kinematics and Anatomy
Range of Motion of the Shoulder Complex
Sternoclavicular Joint, Acromioclavicular
Joint ,Clavicle, Glenohumeral Joint and
Related Structures
Glenoid Labrum Joint Capsule
Glenohumeral and Coracohumeral
Ligaments Additional Constraints to
Glenohumeral Stability
Scapulothoracic Articulation
Spinal Contribution to Shoulder
L2 Kinetics Muscular CLO-1
Anatomy
Integrated Muscular Activity of the
Shoulder Complex Forward Elevation
External Rotation Internal Rotation
Extension Scapulothoracic Motion
Loads at the Glenohumeral Joint
The Biomechanics of Pitching
Biomechanics of L1 Biomechanics of Elbow CLO-1
Elbow Introduction
Anatomy
Kinematics
Carrying Angle
Elbow Stability
Week Kinetic
7
L2 Electromyography CLO-
Elbow Joint Forces 1,2,3
Articular Surface Forces
Calculation of Joint Reaction Forces at the
Elbow
Summary
Mid-term
Week Mid - term
8
Biomechanics of L1 Introduction CLO-1
Wrist joint Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand
Control of the Wrist and Hand
Ligamentous Mechanisms
Muscular Mechanisms of the Hand
Kinematics
Week Flexion and Extension
9 Radial and Ulnar Deviation
L2 Dart Thrower’s Motion CLO-
Forearm Pronation and Supination 1,2,3
Fingers
Interaction of Wrist and Hand Motion
Patterns of Prehensile Hand Function
Summary
Week L1 Biomechanics of Knee joint CLO-1,2
10 Introduction
Kinematics Range of Motion Surface Joint
Motion Tibiofemoral Joint Patellofemoral
Joint:
L2 Kinetics CLO-
Statics of the Tibiofemoral Joint 1,2,3
Dynamics of the Tibiofemoral Joint
Forces in the Knee In Vivo
Stability of the Knee Joint
Function of the Patella
Biomechanics of L1 Biomechanics of Hip Joint CLO-2
Hip Joint Introduction
Anatomic Considerations
The Acetabulum
The Femoral Head
The Femoral Neck
The Hip Capsule and Muscles Surrounding
the Hip Joint
Kinematics
Range of Motion in Walking
Week Impact of Age on Range of Motion
11
L2 Kinetics CLO-2,3
Indirect Measurement of Joint Forces
Direct Measurement: Using Surgical
Implants
Joint Reaction Force During Activities
Impact of Gender on Hip Kinetics
Implants
Effect of External Support on Hip Joint
Reaction Force
Summary
Week Biomechanics of L1 Introduction Structural Organization of the CLO-1,2,
12 ankle and foot Foot and Ankle Rearfoot, Midfoot, Forefoot
The Medial Longitudinal Arch Soft Tissues
of the Foot
Kinematics of the Foot and Ankle
Terminology Ankle Joint Subtalar Joint
Transverse Tarsal Joint The Relationship
between the Transverse Tarsal Joint and the
Subtalar Joint Intertarsal and
Tarsometatarsal Joints Pronator and
Supinator Twists of the Forefoot
L2 Passive Stability of the Ankle and Foot CLO-2 ,3
Muscle Control of the Ankle and Foot Foot
and Ankle Motion during Gait Muscle
Action during Gait Kinetics of the Ankle
Joint Statics Load Distribution Dynamics
Kinetics of the Foot Effects of Shoe Wear
on Foot/Ankle Biomechanics Summary
Quiz Stability of ankle joint
Biomechanics of L1 Introduction Component Anatomy and CLO-
Cervical Spine Biomechanics Anatomy Osseous Structures 1,2,3
Intervertebral Discs Mechanical Properties
Vertebrae Intervertebral Discs Ligaments
Muscle Neural Elements
L2 Kinematics CLO-
Range of Motion 1,2,3
Week Surface Joint Motion Coupled Motion of
13 the Cervical Spine Atlantoaxial Segment
Subaxial Spine Abnormal Kinematics
Spinal Stability Occipitoatlantoaxial
Complex Subaxial Cervical Spine Applied
Biomechanics Decompression Arthrodesis
Cervical Spine Fixation Biomechanics of
Cervical Trauma Airbag Injuries Whiplash
Syndrome
L1 Introduction The Motion Segment: The CLO-
Functional Unit of the Spine The Anterior 1,2,3
Biomechanics of Portion of the Motion Segment The Posterior
Lumber Spine Portion of the Motion Segment The Ligaments
of the Spine Kinematics Segmental Motion of
the Spine Range of Motion Surface Joint Motion
Functional Motion of the Spine The Muscles
Week
Flexion and Extension Lateral Flexion and
14
Rotation Pelvic Motion
L2 Kinetics CLO-
Statics and Dynamics Statics Dynamics 1,2,3
Mechanical Stability of the Lumbar Spine
Intra-abdominal Pressure Trunk Muscle Co-
contraction External Stabilization Summary
Week Biomechanics of L1 Introduction Hip Forces at the Hip Joint CLO-
Arthoplasty Direct Measurement of Hip Forces Analytic 1,2,3
Hip Force Modeling Factors That Influence
the Hip Loading Environment Gait
Biomechanics Reconstructed Joint
Geometry Activity Level Why Study Hip
Forces? Complications Influenced by Hip
Biomechanics
15
L2 Knee Motion and Forces at the Knee Joint CLO-
Knee Kinematics Knee Kinetics Forces at 1,2,3
the Knee
Factors That Influence Knee Motion and
Load Gait Activity Surgical Factors
Prosthetic Design Why Do Implants Fail?
Wear Is a Primary Reason
Biomechanics of L1 Introduction Anatomic Considerations Hip CLO-
Gait Knee Ankle and Foot Upper Body Methods 1,2,3
of Gait Analysis Gait Cycle Time-Distance
Week Variables Angular Kinematics Hip Knee
16 Ankle and Foot Talocrural Joint Subtalar
Joint Midtarsal Joint Forefoot and
Interphalangeal Joints Trunk and Pelvis
Center of Mass
L2 Segmental Kinetics Joint Moments Hip CLO-
Knee Ankle Joint Power Hip Knee Ankle 1,2,3
Work and Energy Transfer Muscular
Control Hip Knee Ankle and Foot
Talocrural Joint Subtalar Joint Midtarsal
Joint Forefoot and Interphalangeal Joints
Mapping of CLO with PLO
Course
Learning
Category Detailed Description
Outcomes
(CLO)
1 PLO # 1
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the basic and Rehabilitation sciences relevant to
PLO physical disability , both in their fundamental context and in their application to the discipline
of Applied Movement Science.
Meaning An ability to apply basic and clinical sciences knowledge of Applied Movement Science
PC and Rubric Describe basic terminology of biomechanics
High: can understand principles of applied movement science and apply them in clinical
work
Middle: can understand principles of applied movement science but are not able to
apply them in clinical work
Low: cannot understand principles of applied movement science and are not able to
apply them in clinical work
Evaluation Tools Mid-term exam, Quiz, Assignment, Final Term Exam
PLO # 2
Understand, correlate and apply theoretical foundations of knowledge to the practice of
PLO
physical therapy; evaluate and clarify new or evolving theory relevant to physical therapy.
Meaning Correlation of theoretical knowledge with new physical therapy techniques
Demonstrate physical thearapy techniques
2 High: can understand theoretical knowledge of Applied movement and apply it in
treatment of patient
PC and Rubric Middle: can understand basic and clinical knowledge of Applied movement but find
it difficult to evaluate patient
Low: can not understand basic and clinical knowledge of Applied movement and find
it difficult to evaluate patient
Evaluation Tools Mid-term exam, Quiz, Assignment, Final Term Exam
PLO # 5
Demonstrate mastery of entry level professional clinical skills. Provision of these services is
based on the best available evidence and includes physical therapy examination, evaluation,
PLO
diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, prevention activities, wellness initiatives and appropriate
health care utilization
Ability to apply professional clinical skills in patient care and use critical thinking in the
Meaning
process of decision making and evidence based practice
3 Analyze and recognize different case scenarios
High: Can evaluate different case scenarios regarding Biomechanics and apply
evidence based practice for patient care
PC and Rubric Middle: Can evaluate different case scenarios regarding Biomechanics but unable to
apply evidence based practice for patient care
Low: Can not evaluate different case scenarios regarding Biomechanics and were
unable to apply evidence based practice for patient care
Evaluation Tools Final Term Exam, mid-term Exams, Assignment, Quiz
