The material is a summation of 40 years of Dr Neumann’s teachings, study, practice, and writings on aspects related to the kinesiology of the Hip. Dr Neumann has lectured internationally and written extensively on this topic, including his internationally acclaimed textbook: Neumann’s Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System, published by Elsevier, 2025 (4th edition), chapters on the Hip published in the last three editions in Gray’s Anatomy, and several journal articles and book chapters.

This course will explore the important structural and functional relationships within the musculoskeletal system of the hip. This presentation will provide an excellent foundation for clinical evaluation and treatment of the hip joint and immediately surrounding areas. This material will serve as a background for understanding how to maximize the function of a healthy hip and one with pathology, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Lecture material is firmly grounded in the research literature and coupled with years of dissection experience. Clinical examples of pathokinesiology will be incorporated into the course.

Dr. Neumann’s lectures are enhanced by over 100 original kinesiologic illustrations. Each illustration clearly describes the anatomic and mechanical basis for movement and control between the femur, pelvis, and lumbar spine, providing the basis of many evaluation and treatment approaches. A clear and organized overview of the anatomy and kinesiology of this hip will be beneficial for physical therapists, physicians, personal and athletic trainers, coaches, yoga and Pilate instructors, and other professionals who deal with movement and function of the hip and lower limb. 

Course Objectives:
After this course, participants shall be able to:

1) Describe how the morphology of the acetabulum and proximal femur affects the
mechanical stress and stability of the hip.
2) Cite the major muscle drive for all motions of the hip, while the lower limb in contact
with the ground and when it is free.
3) Understand the role of the ligaments and capsule of the hip in providing stability to the joint.
4) Relate movements at the hip to the natural movements at the lumbar spine.
5) Describe the kinesiologic synergies that exist between the muscles of the hip, knee and lower trunk, and how these contribute to motion.
6) Understand the role of the hip abductor muscles in generating forces and stability at the hip.
7) Understand the biomechanical reasoning behind many principles of hip joint “protection.”
8) Incorporate kinesiological principles that guide evaluation and treatment strategies for neuro-musculoskeletal pathological conditions of the hip and low back region.
9) Relate the posture of the hip to the metabolic efficiency of standing and walking.

TRAINING PROGRAM:

SESSION I. February, 3, 2026

– Arthrology of the Hip: Bone and Articular Structure.
– Capsular and Soft Tissue Anatomy.
– Kinematics of the Hip and Related Lumbo-Pelvic Movements.
– Introduction to Muscles of the Hip.
– Muscle and Joint Interactions: Hip Flexors: Part I
– Q & A session.   

SESSION II. February 10, 2026 

– Muscle and Joint Interactions: Hip Flexors: Part 2.
– Muscle and Joint Interactions: Hip Extensors and Adductors.
– Muscle and Joint Interactions: Hip Abductors (Part 1).
– Q & A session.

SESSION III. February 17, 2026

– Muscle and Joint Interactions: Hip Abductors (Part 2).
– Muscle and Joint Interactions: Hip Internal and External Rotators.
– Q & A session, close of closure.

TUTOR: Donald A. Neumann, PhD, PT, FAPTA. 

Dr. Neumann received a B.S. in physical therapy from the University of Florida. After several years of practice and teaching in rehabilitation of persons with spinal cord injury, he received a Ph.D. in Exercise Science from the University of Iowa. In 1986, he joined Marquette University where he is currently Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physical Therapy. His areas of teaching at the university include kinesiology and anatomy. Donald has received several of the highest awards offered by the American Physical Therapy Association for his teaching, writing, research, and international service. Dr. Neumann received a Teacher of the Year Award at Marquette University and was named Wisconsin’s College Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation. Dr. Neumann has received Fulbright Scholarships to teach kinesiology in Lithuania, Hungary, Japan, and Ireland. In 2007, he received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (formally Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education) for his impact on the growth of physiotherapy education across Lithuania.
Dr. Neumann is the author of Human Kinesiology: Foundations for Rehabilitation, published by Elsevier, 3rd ed, 2017 (4th edition expected in 2024). He has also authored chapters on HIP in the 41st and 42nd editions of British Gray’s Anatomy. Donald was  an Associate Editor of JOSPT from 2002-2015.