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Module Title |
Biomechanics of Human Movement
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Module Code |
MM228
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School |
School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Garrett McGuinness | Office Number | S377 |
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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7 To introduce the students to the techniques of human movement and load analysis applicable to gait analysis and vascular function. Application of the technique in the design, patient fitting and evaluation of orthopaedic and vascular implants, prostheses and orthoses will be illustrated
7 To introduce the students to a range of prosthetic and orthotic devices in contemporary use.
7 To identify the indications, principles and biomechanics associated with prosthetic and orthotic design and application.
7 Familiarise the students with the processes and technology available for product manufacture.
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Learning Outcomes
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Having successfully completed this module the students will:
7 Have a good understanding of human gait analysis and gait deviations
7 Be capable of solving 2-D and 3-D biokinetic and kinematic related problems
7 Be familiar with human muscle and joint mechanics and vascular function
7 Be knowledgeable of primary instrumentation techniques for biomechanical measurement
7 Be capable of applying biomechanical principles for the purpose of device design
7 Demonstrate basic understanding of the development of mechanical prostheses and orthoses and identify indications for their use.
7 Understand the application of biomechanics in the assessment of patient condition and prosthetic / orthotic design.
7 Understand the philosophy of designing external devices and internal implants and describe them by reference to common examples.
7 Be familiar with the primary manufacturing process for the production of prostheses and orthoses and the role of an integrated mechanical / materials approach to design and manufacture.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
12
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Tutorials |
24
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Laboratories |
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Seminars |
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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1. Introduction; Human Gait Analysis, Gait deviations, 2. Prosthetics and Orthotics; Clinical diagnosis, amputation levels, causes and statistics
3. Instrumentation and Experimental Methods
4. Introductory Mechanics, Joint Kinematics
5. Anthropometry (Body Segment Parameters)
6. Link Segment Modelling - Inverse Solution, Forward Solution
7. Impulse - Momentum Methods
8. Muscle Mechanics / Electromyography (EMG)
9. Force analysis and the role of Gait analysis (prosthetics and orthotics)
10. Lower limb prosthetics, indications, principles and biomechanics, mechanisms, performance for stance and swing phase control
11. Upper limb prosthetics; body and externally powered
12. Upper limb orthotics; indications and discussion of basic types
13. Orthotic FES hybrid systems; concepts, advantages, biomechanics, control
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 30% | Examination Weight | 70% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
1. Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement, D.A. Winter, John Wiley and Sons, 1990, ISBN 0-471-50908-6 (Available on 24 Hour Short Loan, DCU Library)
Supplementary:
1. Introduction to Bioengineering, S.A. Berger, W. Goldsmith, E.R. Lewis, Oxford University Press, 1996, ISBN 0 19 856515 1
2. Biomechanics of the musculo-skeletal system, Benno M. Nigg, Walter Herzog, 2nd ed. - Chichester : Wiley, 1999. - 0471978183
3. Fundamentals of Biomechanics : Equilibrium, Motion, and Deformation / N. Ozkaya, M. Nordin, 2nd Ed. - New York : Springer, 1999. ISBN - 0387982833
4. Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, Michelle M. Lusardi, Caroline, - Boston, Mass.; Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000. ISBN - 0750698071
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| MEDM | B.Eng. in Medical Mechanical Engineering |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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