DC 3156 - SPINAL AND TISSUE BIOMECHANICS

Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course will describe the functional anatomy, kinetics, and kinematics of the spine and pelvis. An introduction to gait biomechanics, mechanistic research, and treatment principles will be provided. Focusing on the biomechanical properties of muscles, nerves, and connective tissue, tissue injury and repair will be highlighted. Other topics in this course include stress-strain curves, length-tension relationships, hysteresis, types of loads and forces, and the response of various types of tissue. Additional emphasis is placed on prevalent conditions of the spine in chiropractic practice.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad Letter Grade
Course Requirements: Restricted to Doctor of Chiropractic (CHIRO-DCH)

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