Physical Biomechanics

(4 Credits)

This course consists of two parts. In the first part, the laws of physics and basic concepts of biology, physiology, and mechanics are applied to explain the effect of applied forces and the biomechanical response of the tissues of the neuromusculoskeletal system. The second part of the course uses basic biomechanical concepts to describe motion undergone by various body/joint segments and the forces acting on these body parts during normal daily activities. To facilitate the understanding of the basic tissue/joint musculoskeletal biomechanics, selected case studies are used over the course of the semester.