Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - Barcelona

The Principles of Biophysics and Biomechanics Applied to Physiotherapy

• code 07838
• course 1
• term Semester 1
• type FB
• credits 6

Module: Basic training

Matter: Biophysics

Main language of instruction: Spanish

Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English

Head instructor

Dra. Ana GERMÁN - agerman-alumni@uic.es

Office hours

PhD. Ana Germán Romero (agerman@uic.es)

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.

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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.

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.

 Unit 1. Introduction to Biomechanics.

1.1. Definitions.

1.2. Historical background

1.3. Areas of application

Unit 2. Fundamentals of Biophysics applied to the human body

2.1. Mechanical concepts

2.2. Kinematics

2.3. Dynamics

Unit 3. Biomechanical behavior of body tissues

3.1. Concepts of solid-deformable mechanics relative to body tissue

3.2. Bone biomechanics

3.3. Biomechanics of joint cartilage

3.4. Biomechanics of tendons and ligaments

3.5. Biomechanics of skeletal muscle tissue

3.6. Biomechanics of peripheral nerve tissue

Unit 4. Aspects relative to the biomechanical functionality of the human body

4.1. Introduction to joint biomechanics

4.2 Concepts and types of muscle actions

4.3. Methodology strength training

4.4. Concepts and types of kinetic chains

4.5. Basics of Ergonomics

Unit 5. Introduction to biomechanical analysis systems

5.1. Kinematic analysis instruments

5.2. Kinetic analysis (dynamic) instruments

The 5 subjects will be taught over 27 class sessions of 1 hour and 45 minutes long (Tuesday) and 2 hours and 45 minutes long (Friday).

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.

The course will be assessed:

In 1st call: as the weighted average of two written tests (each one represents 40% of the final grade), and the evaluation of the work that represents 20% of the final grade.

In 2nd call: the 100% final grade for the course corresponds to the evaluation of a new written test

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• Dufour M, Pillu M. Biomecànica functional. Barcelona: Masson; 2006.
• Ellenbecker TS, Davies GJ. Closed kinetic chain exercise: a comprehensive guide to multiple-joint exercise. Champaign, IL (U.S.A.): Human Kinetics; 2001.
• Enoka RM. Neuromechanical basis of kinesiology. 3 ed. Champaign, IL (U.S.A.): Human Kinetics; 2002.
• Fucci S, Benigni M. Biomecànica de l'aparell locomotor aplicada al condicionament muscular. 4 ed. Madrid: Elsevier; 2003.
• Hall, SJ. Basic Biomechanics. 7 ed. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2012.
• Kapandji IA. Quaderns de fisiologia articular. 5 ed. Madrid: Mèdica Panamericana; 1998.
• McGinnis, PM. Biomechanics of sport and exercise. 2 ed. Champaign: Human Kinetics; 2005.
• Neumann D. Kinesiology of the musculoeskeletal system; Foundations for physical rehabilitation. Mosby; 2002.
• Nigg BM, Herzog W, editors. Biomechanics of the musculo-skeletal system. 2 ed. Chichester (England): Wiley & Sons Ltd; 1999.
• Nordin M, Frandel VH. Basic biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. 3 ed. U.S.A.: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2001. Translated as: Biomecànica bàsica del sistema musculoesquelético, by: McGraw-Hill / Interamericana d'Espanya, SA (2004).
• Özkaya N, Nordin M. Fundamentals of biomechanics: equilibrium, motion and deformation. New York: Springer Science; 1999.
• Oatis, CA. Kinesiology: the mechanics and pathomechanics of human movement. 2 ed. Baltimore, Md: Williams & Wilkins; 2009.
• Proubasta J, Gil J, Planell JA. Fundamentos físicos de la biomecánica del aparato locomotor. Madrid: Ergon; 1996.
• Tous J. Noves tendències en força i musculació. Barcelona: Ergo; 1999.
• Viladot A i col·laboradors. Lecciones básicas de biomecánica del aparato locomotor. Barcelona: Springer; 2001.
• Watkins J. Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. 2nd Ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics; 2010

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:

• E1 11/01/2019 08:00h
• E2 28/06/2019 10:00h A08