Subject description
Anatomy and function of the hip, knee and spinal joints; total joint replacement/implants; mechanisms of implant failure and implant design considerations; gait analysis and kinematics; viscoelasticity; anisotropy; mechanical vs material properties.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hr lecture & 2 hr practical per week
Assessment details
Lab experiments & reports
Assignment
Mid-session quiz
Final exam
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement by David Winter
http://au.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470398183.html
Contact details
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