ORTO1200 Biomechanics Course description

Biomechanics is an important basis for understanding the body's normal and pathological movement patterns. The focus will be on gait and movement relevant to prosthetics and orthotics. Important topics include the observation of gait, calculation of forces and their effect on the body and the movement pattern of the different segments of the body. The module also includes analysis of data from the movement laboratory.

The table below shows the subjects covered by module, with credits specified:

• Biomechanics (10 credits)
• Total credits: 10 credits

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

After completing the module, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student has

• knowledge of basic static mechanics
• knowledge of the body's normal and pathological movement patterns from a biomechanical perspective
• knowledge of statics, including forces, equilibrium systems, bending moments, shear forces and pressure in relation to the musculoskeletal system
• knowledge of dynamics on the basis of inverse dynamics theory, force, work and energy

Skills

The student is capable of

• conducting a visual gait analysis
• analysing numeric and graphic data from the movement laboratory
• using biomechanical principles to explain movement patterns
• calculating and analysing forces and moments of force and their effect on the musculoskeletal system in movement and at rest
• calculating and analysing translation and rotation movements and dynamic equilibrium

General competence

The student is capable of

• communicating and exchanging opinions based on results from visual gait analysis and data from the movement laboratory

The work and teaching methods used vary between seminars, skills training, lectures, digital resources, student cooperation and self-study.

The following coursework requirement must be met before the student can take the exam:

• minimum attendance of 80% at seminars and skills training

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours

Calculator, ruler triangle and ruler

Grade scale A-F

One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 20% of the papers. The remaining papers will be assessed by two internal examiners.