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Biomechanics
Course Format: Classroom
Presents the theory of biomechanics and kinesiology and continues with biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system and joints in various positions of standing, sitting, lying, and gait process. Specifics on common deviations in posture and gait are studied with prevention of the same.
 

Hydrotherapy
Course Format: Classroom
The beginning of a detailed study of hydrotherapy with general procedures, contraindications, therapeutic properties of water, additives, aims of treatment, thermal regulation.
 

Palpations and Assessments
Course Format: Classroom
A detailed approach to palpation and assessment for the recognition, treatment and management of various injuries and disorders affecting the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Beginning with initial client intake (medical history, interview and consent) followed by postural assessment, range of motion testing, end feels, resisted testing. Emphasis is placed on the practical component of palp...
 

Principles of Treatments
Course Format: Classroom
Beginning of a detailed study of clinical care by introducing theories, frameworks and conceptual models of clinical care. No prerequisites required.
 

Neurophysiology
Course Format: Classroom
A study of the physiological workings of the nervous system, beginning with general concepts of neurophysiology and continuing with resting membrane potentials, action potentials, refractory periods, saltatory conduction, electrical and chemical synapses, excitatory and inhibitory postsynaptic potentials, synaptic events, regeneration of nerve fibers, and neural integration.
 

Gastrointestinal Physiology
Course Format: Classroom
A study of the gross and micro anatomy of the entire gastrointestinal tract and its mechanisms, followed by the general histology. Specific detail is also given for anatomy and function of the associated organs such as the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Other areas covered include deglutition, gastric secretions, motility, digestion, absorption, elimination as well as gastrointestinal disord...
 

Respiratory Physiology
Course Format: Classroom
A review of the anatomy of the respiratory system, continuing with detailed functioning of the lungs including breathing (muscles and thoracic pressure), lung volumes and capacities, gas exchange, transport of gases, respiratory control mechanisms, acid/base balance and common respiratory pathologies.
 

Renal Physiology
Course Format: Classroom
A review of the anatomy of the kidney and urinary tract, continuing with specific functioning of the kidney including blood flow, urine formation, glomerulo filtration, regulation of filtration rates and reabsorption, role in maintaining homeostasis, role of hormones and common urinary tract pathologies.
 

Endocrinology
Course Format: Classroom
A detailed study of the endocrine system, anatomy, sequela of hormones produced, intended effects, hypo and hyper production pathologies. Specific areas covered: hormones, hypothalamus, posterior and anterior pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, pancreas, ovaries and testes, pineal, thymus, stress response and general adaptation system.
 

Muscle Physiology
Course Format: Classroom
A detailed study of the three types of muscle tissue (skeletal, cardiac, smooth), their macro and micro anatomy, functions and characteristics, individually and comparatively. Special focus on skeletal muscle contraction, sliding filament theory, metabolism, muscle fatigue, tetany, tension, spasm, cramping, load/velocity and stretch/strength relationships, effects of exercise, golgi tendon orga...
 

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