Exercise Therapy
Complete Guide to Biomechanics, Movements & Rehabilitation
Mechanical Principles & Levers
Newton's Laws, Center of Gravity (COG), Base of Support, Pulleys, and the 3 classes of Levers in the human body.
Fundamental Starting Positions
The 5 core positions: Standing, Kneeling, Sitting, Lying, and Hanging. Muscle work and stability analysis.
Derived Positions
Modifications of arms, legs, and trunk (e.g., High Sitting, Walk Standing) to alter leverage and stability.
Active Movements
Free, Assisted, and Resisted exercises. Detailed breakdown of Concentric, Eccentric, and Isometric muscle work.
Passive Movements
Relaxed vs Forced passive movements, Continuous Passive Motion (CPM), indications, and contraindications.
Functional Re-education
Bed mobility (Lying to Sitting), Sit-to-Stand biomechanics, Gait training strategies, and Limb function.
Relaxation Therapy
Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), Mitchell's Technique, Biofeedback, and physiological effects.
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