- Docente: Marco Viceconti
- Credits: 6
- SSD: ING-IND/34
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Marco Viceconti (Modulo 1) Giorgio Davico (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Mechanical Engineering (cod. 5724)
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from Feb 21, 2025 to Jun 13, 2025
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from Feb 21, 2025 to Jun 13, 2025
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module, the student will master advanced computational tools for the study of the biomechanics of human movement. The course provides some basic elements on the physiology of movement and motor control and describes the main methods for measuring human movement. Strengthened by these foundations, the student will acquire knowledge of motor function modelling methods, including advanced methods for modelling suboptimal control. The student will then develop the ability to critically revise these models, and to evaluate their credibility. Finally, the student becomes familiar with a number of clinical applications of these predictive models.
Course contents
Starting this year, the course "Biomechanics of Motor Function" resumes, focusing on all aspects of biomechanics of human movement. The contents of the course this year will be:
- Fundamentals of movement physiology
- Motor control
- Methods for measuring movement
- Wearable sensors in clinical trials
- Modelling of motor function
- Modelling of suboptimal control
- Credibility of movement dynamics models
- Clinical applications of movement dynamics models
Readings/Bibliography
Latash, M. L. Fundamentals of Motor Control. Academic Press, ISBN: 978-0124159563.
Teaching methods
The course is organised in two components: live lectures for frontal teaching and a hands-on computer modelling laboratory with state-of-the-art software (OpenSIM).
Assessment methods
Oral exam.
To guarantee a practical understanding of the modelling techniques covered by the course, the exercises must all be delivered before taking the exam and recording the grade. They can contribute in a small part to the final grade.
Given the advanced nature of the course, the contents of which change every year according to the evolution of research in the sector, attendance at lectures and tutorials is strongly recommended.
Teaching tools
OpenSim for modeling the dynamics of human movement
Links to further information
Office hours
See the website of Marco Viceconti
See the website of Giorgio Davico
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.