This course aims to develop appreciation of how mechanical principles can be applied to understand the underlying causes of human movement.It also examines selected anatomical, structural and functional propertiesof human connective, muscular, and nervous tissues, as well as skeletal structures. Emphasis is placed on the mechanical, neuroregulatory, and muscular events that influence normal and pathological motion This course will also help to gain an understanding of basic theoretical concepts, principles and techniques of ergonomics as well as an introduction to fundamental ergonomic measurement tools for assessment of physical workload, posture, occupational exposure, and stress
BASIC TERMINOLOGY
Biomechanics Mechanics Dynamics Statics Kinematics Kinetics and anthropometries Scope of scientific inquiry addressed by biomechanics Difference between quantitative and qualitative approach for analyzing human
KINEMATIC CONCEPTS FOR ANALYZING HUMAN MOTION
Common units of measurement for mass, force, weight, pressure,volume, density, specific weight, torque and impulse Different types of mechanical loads that act on human body Uses of available instrumentation for measuring kinetic quantities
BIOMECHANICS OF TISSUES AND STRUCTURESOF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Biomechanics of Bone Biomechanics of Articular Cartilage Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments Biomechanics of Peripheral Nerves and Spinal Nerve Roots Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscles
BIOMECHANICS OF THE HUMAN UPPER EXTREMITY
Biomechanics of the Shoulder Biomechanics of the Elbow Biomechanics of the Wrist and Hand Factors that influence relative mobility and stability of upper extremity articulation Muscles that are active during specific upper extremity movements Biomechanical contributions to common injuries of the upper extremity
BIOMECHANICS OF HUMN LOWER EXTREMITY
Biomechanics of the Hip Biomechanics of the Knee Biomechanics of the ankle and foot Factors influencing relative mobility and stability of lower extremity articulations Adaptation of lower extremity to its weight bearing functions Muscles that are active in specific lower extremity movements Biomechanical contribution to common injuries of the lower extremity.
ERGONOMICS OVERVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Ergonomics and Therapy: An Introduction A Client-Centered Framework for Therapists in Ergonomics Macro ergonomics
KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, AND TECHNIQUES
Ergonomic Assessments/Work Assessments Anthropometry Cognitive and Behavioral Occupational Demands of Work Psychosocial Factors in Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Physical Environment Human Factors in Medical Rehabilitation Equipment:Product Development and Usability Testing
