This course is for 4th semester Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students enrolled in Biomechanics and ergonomics II
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The Gait Cycle course provides learners with a structured understanding of the biomechanics of human walking and the sequential phases involved in normal gait. The course explains the stance and swing phases of the gait cycle, along with their sub-phases, highlighting the coordinated movement of the lower limbs during locomotion.
Students will be introduced to the principles of gait analysis and its clinical relevance in physiotherapy and rehabilitation settings. Emphasis is placed on recognizing normal versus abnormal gait patterns, understanding functional implications, and applying gait analysis concepts to support assessment, treatment planning, and outcome evaluation in clinical practice.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
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By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Students are expected to possess foundational knowledge of human anatomy and musculoskeletal biomechanics, particularly of the lower limb joints and major muscle groups involved in locomotion.
They should also have a basic understanding of kinesiology concepts, including joint movements, planes of motion, and terminology commonly used in clinical movement analysis.
This course is for 4th semester Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students enrolled in Biomechanics and ergonomics II
Human Gait Cycle effects
Phases and Mechanics of the Human Gait Cycle (Video)
Approximately 10 Minutes
Beginner
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
Self Paced
