BIOMECHANICS & KINESIOLOGY

Paper Code: 
BPT 204
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To understand structure and function of human body.
  • To understand the biomechanical principles
  • To understand application of various Biomechanical modalities

 

 

Unit I: 
Essential concepts
  1. Motion and forces, Axis and planes, Mechanical lever, Lever in Human body.
  2. Force distribution – linear force, resultant force & Equilibrium, parallel force in one concurrent force.
  3. Newton’s laws – Gravity and its effects on human body
  4. Moments
  5. Forces and moments in action
  6. Concepts of static equilibrium and dynamic equilibrium
  7. Composition and resolution of forces
  8. Friction

 

Unit II: 
Joints, Muscles & Nerve Structure & Function & Kinematical concepts
  1. Basic principles – general properties & function
  2. Types / classification
  3. Biomechanical properties
  4. General effects of diseases , injury and immobilization 

 

Unit III: 
Kinetic aspects of limb movement

Biomechanics of Upper Extremity

  1. Scapulo – shoulder joint
  2. Elbow joint
  3. Wrist joint & Hand
  4. Motion of hip & pelvis
  5. Force of hip & pelvis
  6. Motion of knee joint
  7. Force of knee joint
  8. Patellofemoral joint
  9. Ankle and foot Kinematics
  10. Motion of ankle
  11. Force of ankle joint
  12. Temporomandibular joint

 

Unit IV: 
Vertebral Column

i.                   General structure and function of cervical, thoracic, lumber & sacral vertebral.

ii.                   Movements of vertebral column.

iii.                   Thorax & chart wall – structure, function.

iv.                   Effects of age, diseases, injury.

 

Unit V: 
Biomechanics of Posture & Gait
  1. Gait cycle
  2. Parameters of gait
  3. Mykinetics of human gait
  4. Gait deviations
  5. Crutch and cane exercises
  6. Anatomical aspects of posture
  7. Factors affecting posture
  8. Assessment of posture
  9. Types of posture
  10. Postural deviation
  11. Equillibrium
  12. Movement analysers

 

References: 
  1. Joint Structure and Function – A Comprehensive Analysis - Norkins & Levangie - F.A. Davis.
  2. Measurement of Joint Motion – A Guide to Goniometry - Norkins & White - F.A. Davis.
  3. Brunnstrom’s Clinical Kinesiology - Smith et al - F.A. Davis.
  4. Basic Biomechanics explained - Low & Reed - Butterworth Heinemann.
  5. Kinesiology: Applied to Pathological Motion - Soderberg Lippincott

 

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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