23009 - BIOMECHANICS

Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Esther Wall Gimeno

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 6

Some of the support videos will be in English, with the intention of familiarizing the student with the international technical nomenclature.

Knowledge of the "normal" biomechanics of the human thing is essential to understand the pathomechanical aspects that occur in most pathologies. However, understanding the integral functioning of the neuromuscular skeletal system means that we can establish the appropriate therapeutic interventions in each specific case.
 

The TecnoCampus will make available to teachers and students the digital tools necessary to carry out the subject, as well as guides and recommendations that facilitate adaptation to the non-face-to-face mode, if necessary.

This subject aims to introduce the gender perspective in its content and development.

LO1. Identifies the main historical facts of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and biomechanics, as well as knowing how to recognize the study methods and recording techniques most used in these disciplines, and interpret their data and graphs.
LO2. Identifies the morphological aspects related to the musculoskeletal system as well as those on which human movement is based. Use and explain anatomical terminology accurately.
LO3. Analyze movements and interpret the involvement of the joints and muscles involved, as well as the other factors that determine them.
LO4. It applies, through knowledge to the kinematics and kinetics of human movement. As well as accurately handles and explains biomechanical terminology.
LO5. It applies, based on the knowledge of the biomechanical principles of motor skills, as well as their interrelation with the environment.
LO6. It applies, based on the knowledge of the anatomy, and physiology involved in the bodily systems determining for human movement.

Methodologies Hours
AF1. Theoretical classes 32,42
AF2. Seminars/workshops 17,5
AF5. Tutorials 2,5
AF6. Studies and group work 23,33
AF7. Studies and independent work, individual 74,25
Total 150

• 0. INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS.
• 1. BIOPHYSICS
  • 1. Introduction.
  • 2. Musculoskeletal forces.
    • 1. Forces.
    • 2. Levers.
    • 3. Polishes.
  • 3. Movement, stability and functionality.
    • 1. Type of muscle activation.
    • 2. Joint stability.
    • 3. Functionality.
  • 4. Modes of tissue deformation.
    • 1. Traction.
    • 2. Compression.
    • 3. Shear,
    • 4. Flexion.
    • 5. Torsion.
    • 6. Elasticity and viscoelasticity.
  • 5. Statics and dynamics applied to the musculoskeletal system.
    • 1. Osteokinematics.
    • 2. Arthrokinematics.
    • 3. Newton's laws.
    • 4. Free body diagram.
    • 5. Introduction to the quantitative analysis of movement.
• 2. BIOMECHANICS OF TISSUES.
  • 1. Bone.
  • 2. Cartilage and fibrocartilage.
  • 3. Muscle.
  • 4. Tendon and ligament.
  • 5. Nerve.
• 3. ARTICULAR KINESIOLOGY.
  • 1. Shoulder.
  • 2. Elbow.
  • 3. Wrist.
  • 4. Hand.
  • 5. Hip
  • 6. Knee.
  • 7. Foot/ankle.
  • 8. ATMs
  • 9. Spinal column.

MD1. Expository method or master class: to transmit knowledge and to activate the cognitive processes of the student by means of a unidirectional learning.
MD2. Case study: acquiring learning through the analysis of real or simulated cases.
MD3. Solving exercises and problems: exercising, rehearsing and putting into practice previous knowledge.
MD4. Problem-based learning (PBL): developing active knowledge through problem solving.
MD5. Project-oriented learning: carrying out a project to solve a problem, applying skills and knowledge acquired.
MD6. Cooperative learning: fostering active and meaningful knowledge in a cooperative way.

• Theoretical exam. The grade out of 10 will count as 60% of the total grade for the subject. It will be averaged from 5 and the grade lower than 5 suspends the subject.
• Electronic portfolio. The mark out of 10 will be counted as 40% of the total mark of the subject.
  • There will be 4 partial questionnaires with the support of the notes and with freedom of movement through the questionnaire. It will count as 40% of the e-portfolio grade. Any grade will be averaged. Failure to do so will count as a 0. These items will not be recoverable.
  • There will be 1 final quiz with the addition of notes and no freedom of movement through the quiz. It will count as 50% of the e-portfolio grade. Any grade will be averaged. Failure to do so will count as a 0. This item will not be recoverable.
  • Class participation, attitude and behavior in practical classes will be counted as 10% of the grade in the e-portfolio.

From the first day of the subject the dates of the evaluation activities will appear in the schedule.

In case of failing the theoretical exam, the student will have the option to make the recovery in the second call. You will not be eligible for the second call without having applied for the first call.

Butler D. Nervous system mobilization. Badalona: Paidotribo. 2002.

Dufour M, Pillu M. Functional biomechanics. Barcelona: Masson. 2006.

Gilroy AM, MacPherson BR, Ross LM, et al. Prometheus. Atlas of anatomy. Madrid: Médica Panamericana. 2008.

Kapandji IA. Joint physiology 1-2-3. 6ª ed. Madrid: Médica Panamericana. 2006.

Neumann D. Fundamentals of Physical Rehabilitation. Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system. Badalona: Paidotribo. 2007.

Shacklock M. Clinical neurodynamics. Spain: Elsevier. 2007.

Carlos López Cubas. Neurodynamics in clinical practice. 2nd edition. Madrid: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2022.  

Simons D, Travell J. Pain and myofascial dysfunction. Volume 1. 2ª ed. Madrid: Médica Panamericana. 2002.

Simons D, Travell J. Pain and myofascial dysfunction. Volume 2. Madrid: Médica Panamericana. 2004.