Normal Walking – Movement Patterns & Muscle FunctionNormal Walking – Movement Patterns & Muscle Function
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Course Overview
What happens during a normal gait cycle, and how can this understanding improve the assessment of gait disorders? This introductory course covers the biomechanics and neuromuscular control of normal walking.
You will gain a clear understanding of gait development, movement patterns, muscle function, and the principles of instrumental gait analysis.
Using state-of-the-art gait analysis methods, including musculoskeletal modeling, you'll learn to interpret kinematic, kinetic, and electromyographic data, thereby sharpening your clinical reasoning skills.
Practical Application
- Clinical Gait Assessment
- Interpretation of Instrumental Gait Analysis
- Understanding gait biomechanics,
- Clinical Reasoning in Gait Disorders
- Motion Analysis in Neurological and Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- The Application of Musculoskeletal Modeling in Practice
What You'll Learn Here
- Understanding the Development and Mechanics of Normal Walking
- Analyzing the Phases of the Gait Cycle
- Interpreting Kinematic, Kinetic, and Electromyographic Data
- Understanding Movement Planning and Muscle Control During Walking
- Learn About Musculoskeletal Modeling and Its Clinical Relevance
- Applying Gait Analysis Results to Improve Clinical Reasoning
Part 1: Natural Gait Pattern
- Introduction to the Topic
- Ontogenesis of Walking
- Normal Walking and the Gait Cycle
- Knowledge Check
Part 2: Instrumental Gait Analysis
- Instrumental Gait Analysis
- Kinematic, Kinetics, and Electromyography
- Biomechanics
- Knowledge Check
Part 3: Movement Planning & Muscle Control
- Motion Planning
- Muscle Control
- Musculoskeletal Modeling
Part 4: Final Exam
- Final Test
- Physical therapists
- Sports Therapists
- Movement scientists
- Doctors
- Orthopedic Technicians
- Health scientists
- All professionals in gait analysis and rehabilitation

Prof. Dr. Reinald Brunner
A leading expert in neuroorthopedics and pediatric gait analysis. Former director of the Neuroorthopedics and Gait Laboratory at the University Children’s Hospital in Basel, with decades of research on gait disorders and the clinical understanding of the crouch gait. His work examines the interplay between biomechanics, sensory perception, neurology, and psychological safety.
This course qualifies participants for continuing education credits from recognized professional associations.
- Physio Germany: 2.5 points
- German Association for Health-Related Sports & Sports Therapy: 4 points
- Umbrella Organization for Advanced Medical, Therapeutic, and Diagnostic Health Professions (MTD): 4 class periods
- Physioswiss: 2 points
Certificate
Upon completion, you will automatically receive a personalized certificate as proof of your participation in the training.
Our certificate of participation can also be submitted to professional associations as part of continuing education applications.
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