Biomechanics 225 - 228

Course overview

*Discuss retraining CNS sensory and motor patterns. *Present several key concepts in visual gait analysis. *Introduce lesser known anatomical points of interest in the sacroiliac joint. *Discuss some rehabilitation strategies for the sacroiliac joint. *Discuss the ideal kinetics and kinematics of the walking gait cycle. *Present the normal lower extremity parameters/ontogeny surrounding the requisites for gait. *Explore the impact of lower extremity torsions on foot progression angle. *Highlight the differences between tibial and femoral leg length discrepancies. *View video examples of different aspects of gait. *Review the mechanics of the bridge exercise. *Discuss the current indexed literature surrounding the bridge exercise. *Describe potential pitfalls in performing and prescribing the bridge exercise. *Point out the differences of maintaining a "neutral spine" versus an increased or decreased lumbar lordosis. *Identify potential ways to correct faulty mechanics and optimize performance of the bridge exercise. *Describe a new, novel test to diagnose gluteus medius tears. *Explain the various functions of the gluteus maximus and medius. *Explore the effects of a resistance band around the knees on the gluteus maximus, quadricep and valgus angles on the knees during a back barbell squat. *Contrast gluteus medius resistance and rehabilitation exercises with respect to maximal recruitment. *Discuss electromyographic activity in the gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and rectus femoris during the Monopodal Squat, Forward Lunge and Lateral Step-Up exercises.