16837 - Rehabilitation Biomechanics

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, the student knows the basics of biomechanics and the principles of sports technique, applying them effectively to physical exercises; he/she learns the main techniques of sports injuries and knows the therapeutic and physical and rehabilitation techniques to be applied in sports traumatology; he/she is able to choose the most suitable orthopaedic prostheses and orthoses in the field of sport.

Course contents

The biomechanical characteristics of the human body and its movements: kinematic characteristics, dynamic characteristics. Structure and functions of the biomechanical system of the motor apparatus: biokinetic couples, muscle biodynamics, the biomechanical system. The biomechanics of motor actions: geometry of masses, centre of gravity and inertial moments of the human body, the role of forces in human movements, bioenergetics of motor actions. Locomotion movements: generalities of ground locomotion, types of sports locomotion, biomechanical analysis of the start from the blocks, biomechanics of the foot in the cyclist, customisation and instruction in the use of sports aids for skiing, evolution of sports prostheses. Differentiated biomechanics: human constitution and motricity, ontogeny of motricity, motor peculiarities in women, motor preferences. Sports orthoses: knee orthoses, ankle orthoses, upper limb orthoses. Materials in orthopaedic prostheses and orthoses. Legal regulations for the construction of orthopaedic prostheses and orthoses: quality derived from EU directives and its effects in orthopaedics.

Readings/Bibliography

Teaching materials deemed useful for preparation and supplementation will be available from the instructor and provided directly to students.

Teaching methods

A comprehensive overview of the physical laws that regulate biomechanics will be presented. In particular, the biomechanics of motricity, the motor peculiarities of individuals and their technical-sports abilities will be explored. Prevention methods and rehabilitation techniques to be applied to sports traumatology will then be discussed. For greater involvement during the lesson and to promote learning of the new content, images, films and application solutions will be projected and made available to the students.

Assessment methods

The examination in "Bioengineering II" consists of an written test followed by an oral test.

All tests are in-person. Please note that the online mode will be activated in case of emergency by communication from the University of Bologna

The tests can be taken on the same data, or in two different data (January-February; June-July; September: December).

The final test consists of an oral interview on the topics covered in the course syllabus.

The examination will also include questions designed to test:

- the level of depth of the topic presented;

- the knowledge of the other contents of the program;

- the ability to make logical-deductive connections between different topics;

- the degree of organic understanding of the topics covered during the lectures.

For the assessment of the student's/student's preparation, the lecturer may use additional questions aimed at analyzing aspects related to the main topics. The following will be assessed: the ability to expound correctly, completely and critically on the required topics; the clarity of exposition and the ability to use the specific language of the discipline.

Criteria for awarding final grade:

• 18-19: preparation on a very limited number of topics; ability to analyze present only with teacher support; overall fairly correct use of language.
• 20-24: preparation on a limited number of topics; ability to analyze independently confined to executive issues; correct language.
• 25-29: preparation on a wide range of topics; ability for independent critical analysis; good command of specific terminology.
• 30: Comprehensive preparation on all course topics; critical autonomy in analysis and connections between contents; full command of disciplinary language and argumentative and reflective ability.
• 30 cum laude: organic and integrated view of the topics covered; critical and informed use of knowledge; ability to make articulate connections; excellent mastery of expression and language, including specific terminology.

Students with learning disorders and temporary or permanent disabilities are invited to contact the dedicated office (https://site [https://site/] .unibo.it/students-with-disabilities-and-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that appropriate compensatory measures can be agreed upon. The request must be submitted in advance (15 days before the date of the exam) to the teacher, who will assess the appropriateness of the measures taking into account the teaching objectives.

Attribution of the overall mark for the Integrated Course (CI): The final mark will be determined by the weighted average of the marks obtained in the individual modules, based on the number of credits (CFU) attributed to each of them.

In order to take the exam, registration is required through the Almaesami registration, in strict compliance with the deadlines. Lists on Almaesami close two days before the start of each appeal.

Teaching tools

During the lessons, PowerPoint presentations and educational videos will be shown and exercises done on the blackboard.

Office hours

See the website of Alessandro Bettini