Welcome to The Movement PhD!This is Season 1, Episode 1: Introduction to the Movement SystemIn this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick (PhD in Movement Science, Physical Therapist) lays the foundation for understanding how the body organizes and produces movement. Whether you’re a physical therapy student, clinician, rehab professional, personal trainer, or simply curious about biomechanics, this episode will help you build a strong framework for exploring human movement.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:28) Anatomical Position

(02:03) The Sagittal Plane

(04:01) The Frontal Plane

(05:40) The Transverse Plane

(06:31) Open Chain vs Closed Chain Movements

(09:15) Osteokinematics vs Arthrokinematics

(11:12) The Convex-Concave Rule

(15:37) Impaired Arthrokinematics

(16:44) Muscle: Origins and Insertions

(17:51) Single-Joint vs Multi-Joint Muscles

(20:06) Types of Muscle Contractions

(23:13) Muscles: Agonists, Antagonists, and Synergists

(24:30) Muscle Force Vectors

(26:15) Internal vs External Forces

(26:55) Summing Force Vectors

(30:12) Moment Arms and Their Importance

(31:38) Introduction to Levers

(32:54) Types of Levers in the Body

(36:21) Next Time: The Gait Cycle

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