WEEK 27. A Client-Centered Framework for Therapists in Ergonomics
After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, you should be able to do the following: 1. Understand why a client-centered approach is an integral part of therapists’ ergonomic practice. 2. Understand the theory and concepts of a client-centered approach. 3. Understand and apply client-centered practice concepts in return to work and occupational ergonomics to address worker and organizational concerns. 4. Use tools that will help address barriers and support implementation of client- centered principles in practice with a focus on the Person-Environment- Occupation model.
Course Material
- WEEK.1-3: BASIC TERMINOLOGY
- WEEK. 4,5: KINETIC CONCEPTS FOR ANALYZING HUMAN MOTION
- WEEK6,7: Biomechanics of Bone,
- WEEK 7_10: Biomechanics of Articular Cartilage
- WEEK11: Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments:
- WEEK 12,13: Biomechanics of Peripheral Nerves and Spinal Nerve Roots
- WEEK 14_16: Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscles
- WEEK 17,18: BIOMECHANICS OF THE HUMAN UPPER EXTREMITY
- WEEK 19-21: Biomechanics Of Human Lower Extremity
- WEEK 22,23: Biomechanics Of Human Spine
- WEEK 24. Ergonomic special consideration,Lifting Analysis
- WEEK 25: Ergonomic Application process
- WEEK 26. Overview And Conceptual Framework Ergonomics and Therapy: An Introduction
- WEEK 27. A Client-Centered Framework for Therapists in Ergonomics
- WEEK.28. Macroergonomics
- WEEK 29. KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, AND TECHNIQUES. Anthropometry
- WEEK 30: Physical Environment
- WEEK 31: Human Factors in Medical Rehabilitation Equipment Product Development and Usability Testing
- WEEK 32: Seating and Computers and Assistive Technology
- Chapters 19
- Department Allied Health Sciences
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Dr. Ayesha Basharat
