Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

The Principles of Biophysics and Biomechanics Applied to Physiotherapy

The Principles of Biophysics and Biomechanics Applied to Physiotherapy
7
13425
1
Second semester
FB
Basic training
Biophysics
Main language of instruction: English

Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish

Teaching staff


Dr. MÜLLER, Bertram - bmuller@uic.es

Contact:

Theory:

Dr. Bertram Müller

bmuller@uic.cat

 

Practical part:

Prof. José Ramírez Moreno

jramirez@uic.es

Introduction

In the event that the health authorities announce a new period of confinement due to the evolution of the health crisis caused by COVID-19, the teaching staff will promptly communicate how this may effect the teaching methodologies and activities as well as the assessment.


This document constitutes the teaching program developed for the course: Principles of Biophysics and Biomechanics applied to Physiotherapy, with the intention to inform students about the objectives, skills, content, methodology, bibliography and evaluation systems.

The theoretical part will be held in English.

Pre-course requirements

Undetermined

Objectives

This course aims to provide the necessary theoretical knowledge for Physiotherapy students so that they are able to understand the functionality of the human body from a biophysics and biomechanics perspective, as well as the ability to apply that knowledge in their future professional work.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

TRAINING ACTIVITY:
  • autonomous learning activities
  • theory classes
  • tutorials
  • independent study

METHODOLOGY:
  • learning contract
  • presentation method / lecture
  • case method
  • problem-solving exercises
  • problem-based learning

COMPETENCES:
  • 09
  • 15
  • 23
  • 01
  • 05
  • 06
  • 09
  • 20
  • 23
  • 25
  • 26
  • 06
  • 07
  • 23
  • 20
  • 23
  • 26

ECTS CREDITS:
  • 1.7
  • 2.5
  • 0.4
  • 2.4

Learning outcomes of the subject

Students:

  •  Understand the basic principles of physics applied to the musculoskeletal system.
  •  Develop skills related to critical thinking and decision making by solving problems and exercises.
  •  Learn the evaluation systems and measurements in Biomechanics in pathology and sport.
  •  Understand the physical basis to properly design and implement therapeutic exercises such as suspension systems, pulley therapy and free weights.

Syllabus

 0. Introduction

1. Physics applied to the human body

  • Mechanics

  • Electromagnetism

  • Fluid-dynamics

  • Thermodynamics

 

2. Function of the human body

  • Mechanics of motion

  • Tissues and other materials

 

3. Measurement of function

  • Gait & Motion

  • Methodologies

Teaching and learning activities

In person



Students will also have to complete assignments based on applying the following methodologies: project oriented learning, cooperative and independent study.

The teaching methodology of the sessions will be based on the presentation method. This methodology is complemented by solving exercises and problems.

TRAINING ACTIVITY:
  • autonomous learning activities
  • theory classes
  • tutorials
  • independent study

METHODOLOGY:
  • learning contract
  • presentation method / lecture
  • case method
  • problem-solving exercises
  • problem-based learning

COMPETENCES:
  • 09
  • 15
  • 23
  • 01
  • 05
  • 06
  • 09
  • 20
  • 23
  • 25
  • 26
  • 06
  • 07
  • 23
  • 20
  • 23
  • 26

ECTS CREDITS:
  • 1.7
  • 2.5
  • 0.4
  • 2.4

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person



The final grade of the course consists in a theoretical part (70%) and a practical part (30%).

You will need at least a 5.0 in both individual parts in order to pass the course. There will be a 2nd call for both if needed.

 

The grade of the theoretical part(based on 100%) will be calculated as follows:

 

50% Project based Learning (PBL) (not recoverable)

50% Individual exam

 

You need to achieve at least a 5.0 in the individual exam in order to pass the theoretical part.

Bibliography and resources

  • Buckup K. Clinical tests for the musculoskeletal system: examinations-signs-phenomena. 2nd ed. Thieme; 2008.
  • Buschmann J, Bürgisser GM. Biomechanics of tendons and ligaments: tissue reconstruction and regeneration. Duxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier/Woodhead Publishing, an imprint of Elsevier; 2017.
  • Crowell B. Light and Matter [Internet]. Fullerton College; 2015
  • Enoka RM. Neuromechanics of human movement. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics; 2015.
  • Fucci S, Benigni M. Biomecànica de l’aparell locomotor aplicada al condicionament muscular [Internet]. 1988 
  • Hall SJ. Basic biomechanics. Seventh edition. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education; 2015.
  • Hamill J, Knutzen K, Derrick TR. Biomechanical basis of human movement. 2015.
  • Knudson D. Fundamentals of Biomechanics [Internet]. 2017 
  • McGinnis PM. Biomechanics of sport and exercise. 2013.
  • Müller B, Wolf S, editors. Handbook of Human Motion [Internet]. 1st ed. Springer International Publishing; 2018 
  • Neumann DA. Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system: foundations for physical rehabilitation /[edited by] Donald A. Neumann. St. Louis, Mo.: Mosby/Elsevier; 2010.
  • Nordin M, Frankel VH. Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2001.
  • Oatis CA. Kinesiology: the mechanics and pathomechanics of human movement. 2017.
  • Peterson DR. Biomechanics: Principles and Practices. 2015.
  • Biomechanics: principles and applications. Boca Raton: CRC Press; 2008.
  • Richards J. The Comprehensive Textbook of  clincal Biomechanics [Internet]. 2018
  • Robertson DGE, Caldwell GE, Hamill J, Kamen G, Whittlesey SN. Research Methods in Biomechanics, Human Kinetics; 2014 
  • Schneck, Bronzino. Biomechanics: principles and applications. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2003.
  • Viladot Voegeli A. Lecciones básicas de biomecánica del aparato locomotor. Barcelona; New York: Springer; 2001.
  • Winter DA. Biomechanics and motor control of human movement. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley; 2009.

Evaluation period

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:
  • E1 25/05/2021 08:00h
  • E2 22/06/2021 08:00h
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