Applied Biomech in The Analysis of Human Perf

(4 Credits)

This course builds on the Physical Biomechanics and Biomechanics courses. Its primary purpose is to explore the major processes and mechanisms underlying human motor performance and the pathomechanics of the most relevant occupation-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Biomechanical principles and their interaction with basic applied sciences are systemically introduced to produce a meaningful conceptual framework and facilitate hypothetical-deductive reasoning. In the first part of the course, specific topics covered include the review of physical biomechanics with increased emphasis on its interaction with other applied sciences, such as neuroscience and energetics physiology. The second part of the course focuses on multisegmental motion analysis and clinical biomechanics of selected case studies on occupation-related MSDs.