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1. 1. Introduction (2h) (1 session) 1.1. Clinical biomechanics and kinesiology. History, basic concepts and philosophy of the subject (1h.). 1.2. Functional evaluation. Reliability, validity and their measurement in clinical practice (1h.). 2. Basic concepts on Physics and Biomechanics and Systems (two sessions) 2.1. Concepts of Biomechanics: 2.1.1. kinematics of human motion 2.1.2. kinematics evaluation systems. 2.2. Concepts of Biomechanics: 2.2.1. kinetics of human motion 2.2.2. kinetics evaluation systems 2.3. Surface electromyography 3. Single joint/regional biomechanic deficit evaluation (6 sessions) 3.1. Cervical spine 3.1.1. Basic kinematics 3.1.2. Clinical biomechanics 3.1.3. Assessment methods 3.1.4. Case/research article discussion 3.2. Lumbar spine and pelvic girdle 3.2.1. Basic kinematics 3.2.2. Clinical biomechanics 3.2.3. Assessment methods 3.2.4. Case/research article discussion 3.3. Shoulder 3.3.1. Basic kinematics 3.3.2. Clinical biomechanics 3.3.3. Assessment methods 3.3.4. Case/research article discussion 3.4. Forearm, wrist and hand 3.4.1. Basic kinematics 3.4.2. Clinical biomechanics 3.4.3. Assessment methods 3.4.4. Case/research article discussion 3.5. Hip 3.5.1. Basic kinematics 3.5.2. Clinical biomechanics 3.5.3. Assessment methods 3.5.4. Case/research article discussion 3.6. Knee 3.6.1. Basic kinematics 3.6.2. Clinical biomechanics 3.6.3. Assessment methods 3.6.4. Case/research article discussion 3.7. Ankle and foot 3.7.1. Basic kinematics 3.7.2. Clinical biomechanics 3.7.3. Assessment methods 3.7.4. Case/research article discussion 4. General functional/multilevel disturbance/performance evaluation (3 sessions) 4.1. Gait disturbances 4.1.1. Basic kinematics 4.1.2. Clinical biomechanics 4.1.3. Assessment methods 4.1.4. Case/research article discussion 4.2. Balance and proprioception disturbances 4.2.1. Basic kinematics 4.2.2. Clinical biomechanics 4.2.3. Assessment methods 4.2.4. Case/research article discussion 4.3. Sports/work activities performance (jumping, cutting, throwing, pulling, pushing, lifting) 4.3.1. Basic kinematics 4.3.2. Clinical biomechanics 4.3.3. Assessment methods 4.3.4. Case/research article discussion 5. Practical sessions (1 session) General biomechanics lab (Hospital Egarsat, Barcelona). Anna Maiques and Federica Anasetti. Dynamometry 3D movement analysis Surface EMG Functional Capacity Evaluation

• Janice Loudon, Robert Manske, Michael Reiman (2013). Clinical Mechanics and Kinesiology.. Human Kinetics..
• David J. Magee,James E. Zachazewski,William S. Quillen,Robert C. Manske (2016). Pathology and Intervention in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (2nd Edition). Elsevier.
• William E. Prentice (2010). Rehabilitation Techniques in Sports Medicine (5th Edition). McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
• James R. Gage,Michael H. Schwartz,Steven E. Koop,Tom F. Novacheck (2009). The Identification and Treatment of Gait Problems in Cerebral Palsy (2nd edition). Mac Keith Press.
• Human Movement & Biomechanics (2019) (7th edition). ELSEVIER UK.
• Zeevi Dvir (2025). Isokinetics. Muscle Testing, Interpretation and Clinical Applications (Third Edition). Routledge.

Assessment activities:

Grading scale:
(it follows University guidelines)
grade<50%, or <5 implies not passing the subject.
Rounding up does not apply.

Case/research presentation grading specific criteria:
Content 50%.
Adjusting the time given (10’ for speech) 25%.
Adjusting to the written style described at Article Synopsis Writing Guideline below 25%.

Specific criteria for the "No show" grade:
A minimum grade of 5.0 will be required to pass the subject.
Those students in continuous evaluation should reach a minimal grade of 4.5 in any midterm or final exam to pass the subject. In other words, those students with a midterm exam grade below 4.5 will not pass the exam.

Single Assessment:
The evaluation system in EUSES - UdG is based, in general, in the continuous assessment. If the student wishes to take part in the unique pathway, he / she will need to request it in writing to the lecturer of the subject and the degree coordinator during the first two weeks of the Semester.
Those students adopting unique pathway will be graded by the final exam which in this particular case will consist not only on multiple choice questions but two additional open questions.
The final exam will comprise 100% of the final grade.

Minimum requirements to pass:
Per considerar superada l’assignatura, caldrà obtenir una qualificació mínima de 5.0

Tutorials will be performed either in specific rooms or through video-conference.

Communication and interaction with the students will be done in person and virtually throughout the forum of Moodle, video-conferencing means and email.

Learning outcomes:
1. Understanding of the physics basic principles applied to clinical biomechanics.
2. Critically assess biomechanical evaluation tools.
3. Identify basic areas of biomechanics applied to physical therapy
4. Knowledge of basic principles of kinesiology
5. Comprehensive knowledge of basic normal human body kinesiology.
6. Basic knowledge of biomechanic deficits associated to major musculoskeletal and neurologic disturbances.
7. To be familiarized to with principal biomechanic evaluation systems such as dynamometers, posturographs, movement analysis and surface EMG.
8. Treatment approaches design based on biomechanic deficit assessment.
9. To critically read published research on clinical biomechanics.

Attendance policy
Attendance will be solely controlled in the practical sessions (including those performed at the biomechanics lab in Egarsat or the facilities in Bellvitge campus) and may be tracked through responses to quick quizzes during the class. No more than 3 unexcused absences will be accepted during the semester.

Cell phone policy
Cell phone use during class can be disruptive. All students will be asked to put cell phones on vibrate mode or turn them off during class times. Cell phones should be placed in your purse or backpack. Each incident in which a cell phone rings aloud or is otherwise disruptive to class will result in a 1% grade penalty.

Notice
The student is responsible for reading this syllabus. If the requirements for this course are not understood, the student must notify the instructor in writing within 1 week after receipt of this syllabus.


Annex. Article Synopsis Writing Guideline

Use the same order as in the article itself.
Adjust the length accordingly to fit in a single page (DIN A4, double space, 12-point Font) and main purpose / message of the summary. The following sections should be included:
• State the research question and explain why it is interesting. The interest description should be done related to the class main objective.
• State the hypotheses tested in the research.
• Briefly describe the methods
o Design,
o Participants,
o Materials,
o Procedure,
o What was manipulated [independent variables],
o What was measured [dependent variables],
o How data were analyzed (namely, statistical methods).
• Describe the results. Were they significant?
• Explain the key implications of the results. Avoid overstating the importance of the findings.
• The results, and the interpretation of the results, should relate directly to the hypothesis. In other words, did the results supported the hypothesis or, otherwise, refuted it?
• Print the citation of the article in APA format


Scientific writing Tips

• Eliminate wordiness, including most adverbs ("very", "clearly"). "The results clearly showed that there was no difference between the groups” can be shortened to "There was no significant difference between the groups".
• Use specific, concrete language. Use precise language and cite specific examples to support assertions.
• Avoid vague references (e.g. "this illustrates" should be "this result illustrates").
• Use scientifically accurate language. For example, you cannot "prove" hypotheses (especially with just one study). You "support" or "fail to find support for" them.
• Rely primarily on paraphrasing, not direct quotes. Direct quotes are seldom used in scientific writing. Instead, paraphrase what you have read. To give due credit for information that you paraphrase, cite the author's last name and the year of the study (Smith, 1982).
• Re-read what you have written. Ask others to read it to catch things that you’ve missed.