Abstract: Objective To evaluate the effect of OTD(observation-teaching-discussion) method in teaching of kinesiology of rehabilitation medicine.Methods 110 students majoring in rehabilitation medicine were divided into two groups,routine teaching group(56 students) and OTD teaching group(54 students),and the teaching effect was evaluated by exam score and questionnaire.Results There were obvious difference in the exam score and questionnaire between two groups(P<0.01).Conclusion In the teaching of medical rehabilitation,OTD method is more advantageous than routine method in bring up students' study interest,the initiative spirit,and the ability of self-study and analyzing.

Key words: OTD method, rehabilitation medicine, teaching reform