Physiotherapy

Study of Human Movement I2

Estudo do Movimento Humano I

Course code:9504113

Filomena da Graça Esteves Rodrigues

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

After attending the course, the student should be able to:

  • Know the anatomy-physiology of the musculoskeletal system of the shoulder girdle, upper limb and lower limb;
  • Know how the joint structures participate in the movement;
  • Know how the joint structures limit movement;
  • Understand how the different joint and muscle components participate in the movement;
  • Identify anatomical structures of the shoulder girdle, upper limb and lower limb, by palpation;
  • Know the basic principles for the analysis of human movement;
  • Distinguish the various types of passive mobilization of the peripheral joints;
  • Perform correctly and safely the various types of techniques according to Maitland principles for accessory mobilization and passive physiological mobilization.
Syllabus:
  1. Structure, function and movement of the shoulder girdle, upper limb and lower limb.
  2. Basic principles for analysis of movement, according to one axis system and plans.
Suggested Bibliography:
  • Edmond SL (2007) Mobilização/Manipulação Articular. Técnicas para extremidades e coluna. 2th ed. Loures: Lusodidacta.
  • Field D (2001) Anatomia Palpatória. 2th ed. São Paulo: Manole.
  • Hengeveld E (2005) Maitland's Peripheral Manipulation. Londres: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd. 4th Edição
  • Kapandji IA (2003) Fisiologia articular: Esquemas Comentados de Mecânica Humana, Vol. I e II. 5th ed. São Paulo. Panamericana.
  • Neumann DA (2006). Cinesiologia do aparelho musculoesquelético. Fundamentos para a reabilitação física. Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Koogan.