Functional Gait Training Skills
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Overview
Subject area
SCT
Catalog Number
221
Course Title
Functional Gait Training Skills
Department(s)
Description
This course reviews the principles of gait, locomotion, and balance activities in theirapplication to various physical disabilities. The students will be introduced to the basic concepts of the normal gait cycle and gait deviations. Gait training, including measurement and training with the use of assistive devices and instruction on level andelevated surfaces, will be addressed. Basic concepts of orthotic and prosthetic descriptions, usage, and residual limb care will be introduced.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
5
Requisites
011923