The Movement PhD

Welcome to The Movement PhD! This is Season 1, Episode 2: The Gait Cycle. In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick (PhD in Movement Science, Physical Therapist) breaks down one of the most fundamental patterns of human movement: walking. You’ll learn the phases, key spatial and temporal descriptors, and the periods of the gait cycle. We’ll also translate between Traditional and Rancho Los Amigos termi...

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 episod...

Dr. Dustin Hardwick, PT, PhD, brings decades of movement science expertise to every episode, translating complex biomechanics and motor control research into clear, actionable insights . Here’s what you can expect here at The Movement PhD: In-Depth Exploration of Movement: Each week, we’ll unpack the science of human movement, from joint mechanics to exercise analysis, combining cutting-edge resea...