Course Description

Course CodeCourse NameCreditsHours
4005076 Prosthetic and Orthotic Biomechanics 3.0 3
Description Biomechanics is a multi-discipline branch incorporating medicine and mechanics. Ten topics are introduced and discussed in this class: (1) spinal biomechanics, (2) joint biomechanics, (3) trauma biomechanics, (4) rehabilitation biomechanics, (5) sport biomechanics, (6) cardiovascular biomechanics, (7) implant design, (8) instrument design, (9) orthotice design, and (10) sickbed and wheelchair design.