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鈥楳usculoskeletal biomechanics and application in physical therapy鈥� will provide you with information to develop your understanding of basic mechanical theory and the terminology used to describe the mechanical behaviour of musculoskeletal tissues. You will learn about forces and strain and how to calculate and measure these using a range of in vitro and in vivo techniques including mathematical modelling. You will learn about the gait cycle and gait kinematics and how to measure different aspects of gait using, for example, motion capture analysis. The biomechanical properties of individual skeletal tissues will be covered and how each tissue responds to applied mechanical loads in the short and long-term. The ability of muscle to generate force in relation to muscle length will be discussed and the response of muscle to passive stretching. You will be shown practical techniques to measure the mechanical properties of skeletal tissues in vitro. On completion of this module, you will have developed the foundations to understand the biomechanical impact of physical therapy on the musculoskeletal system.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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