Biophysics and Biomechanics II - PABA033C
Title: Biophysics and Biomechanics II
Form of teaching: lecture
Guaranteed by: Department of Biomedical Foundation in Kinanthropology (51-300200)
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
Actual: from 2024
Duration in semesters: 1
Semester: summer
Points: 0
E-Credits: 2
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:2/0, C+Ex [HT]
Extent per academic year: 28 [hours]
Capacity: 32 / unknown (unknown)
Maximum number of enrolled students: unlimited
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
Key competences:  
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Additional information: https://cuni-cz.zoom.us/j/9568367189?pwd=UEpxMXp0eUtMY0w2SE5oMWVyZmoyQT09
Repeated enrollment: 2 / 2 / 1 / 2
Note: deregister from the credit exam date if a requisite was not fulfilled
deregister from the exam date if a requisite was not fulfilled
course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
Guarantor: doc. Ing. Monika Šorfová, Ph.D.
PhDr. Mgr. Jitka Malá, Ph.D.
Teacher(s): PhDr. Mgr. Jitka Malá, Ph.D.
Pre-requisite : PABA032C
In complex incompatibility with: PFYZ219C
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Annotation -
The biomechanics course focuses on teaching the relationship between physical therapy and the biomechanics of the human body, especially the spine and extremities. Students will learn to understand the functioning of the different segments of the musculoskeletal system and their interrelationships from a biomechanics perspective. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of this knowledge in physiotherapy. The course combines theoretical fundamentals with practical demonstrations and exercises to help students understand and apply biomechanical principles in the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders.
Last update: Malá Jitka, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (16.02.2025)
Aim of the course -

Course Objectives:
1. To understand the basic principles of biomechanics and their application in physical therapy.
2. To gain an understanding of the biomechanics of the spine and extremities, including the function of the individual segments and their interrelationships.
3. Learn to analyze and interpret biomechanical data in the context of the diagnosis and therapy of movement disorders.
4. Understand the influence of biomechanical factors on the onset and development of musculoskeletal disorders.
5. Gain practical skills in the application of biomechanical principles in the examination and therapy of patients.

Competencies:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of biomechanics in the clinical practice of physical therapy.
2. Understand biomechanical analysis of movement and identify deviations from the norm.
3. Utilize biomechanical principles in the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions.
4. Critically evaluate and interpret biomechanical data in the context of diagnosis and therapy.
5. Communicate with patients and explain the impact of biomechanical factors on their health status and the course of therapy.
6. collaborate with other healthcare professionals to solve complex cases using biomechanical evidence.
7. To continually educate and keep abreast of the latest developments in biomechanics and its application in physical therapy.

These goals and competencies provide students with a comprehensive framework for understanding and practicing biomechanics in their future physical therapy practice, enabling them to provide better quality care to their patients.

Last update: Malá Jitka, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (16.02.2025)
Course completion requirements

Requirements for credit
- credit: written test in MOODLE interface, credit week

Examination: oral according to SIS schedule

Last update: Malá Jitka, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (13.02.2024)
Literature

Hall, S. J. Basic Biomechanics. St. Luis: Mosby, 1995, 533 pp. ISBN 0-8151-4077-0
Enoka, R. M. Neuromechanical Basis of Kinesiology. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 1998, 336pp. ISBN 0-87322-179-6
Enoka, R. M. Neuromechanics of human movement. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2002, 556pp. ISBN 0-7360-0251-0
Nigg, B.M., MacIntosh, B.R., Mester, J. Biomechanics and biology of movement. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2000, 468 pp. ISBN 0-7360-0331-2
ÖZKAYA, Nihat, Dawn LEGER, David GOLDSHEYDER a Margareta NORDIN. Fundamentals of biomechanics: equilibrium, motion, and deformation [online]. Fourth edition. Cham: Springer, [2017] [cit. 2020-02-26]. ISBN 978-3-319-44737-7. Dostupné z: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-319-44738-4#toc
KERR, Andy a Philip ROWE, ed. An introduction to human movement and biomechanics. Edinburgh: Elsevier, [2019]. Physiotherapy essentials. ISBN 978-0-7020-6236-0.
NIGG, Benno Maurus a Walter HERZOG, ed. Biomechanics of the musculo-skeletal system. 3rd ed. New Jersey: John Wiley, 2007. ISBN 0-470-01767-8.
ROBERTSON, D. Gordon E. Research methods in biomechanics. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2004. ISBN 0-7360-3966-X.
HUMPHREY, Jay D. a Sherry L. DELANGE. An introduction to biomechanics: solids and fluids, analysis and design. New York: Springer, 2003. ISBN 0-387-40249-7.
KNUDSON, Duane V. Fundamentals of biomechanics. New York: Kluwer Academic, 2003. ISBN 0-306-47474-3.
FRANKEL, Victor H. a Margareta NORDIN, ed. Basic biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001. ISBN 0-683-30247-7.
FUNG, Y. C. Biomechanics: mechanical properties of living tissues. 2nd ed. New York: Springer, 1993. ISBN 0-387-97947-6.
FUNG, Y. C. Biomechanics: circulation. 2nd ed. New York: Springer, 1997. ISBN 0-387-94384-6.
VALENTA, Jaroslav, Viktor PORADA a Jiří STRAUS. Biomechanics: aspects of general and forensic biomechanics. 2., přeprac. a rozšíř. vyd. Praha: Academia, 1993. ISBN 80-200-0346-0.

Kapandji, I. A. (2011). The Physiology of the Joints, Volume 1: Upper Limb. 6th ed. Churchill Livingstone.

Kapandji, I. A. (2010). The Physiology of the Joints, Volume 2: Lower Limb. 6th ed. Churchill Livingstone.

Kapandji, I. A. (2008). The Physiology of the Joints, Volume 3: The Spinal Column, Pelvic Girdle and Head. 6th ed. Churchill Livingstone.

Nordin, M., & Frankel, V. H. (2012). Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System. 4th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Neumann, D. A. (2010). Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation. 2nd ed. St. Louis: Mosby.

Last update: Malá Jitka, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (16.02.2025)
Course assessment methods and requirements for successful completion, grading scheme

Exam requirements:
- Exam: written/oral

The topics for the exam are the topics covered in the individual lectures throughout the academic year.

Deadline: exam period, login via SIS required

Last update: Malá Jitka, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (16.02.2025)
Syllabus -

1. Biomechanics of the axial system
2. Biomechanics of the pelvis
3. Biomechanics of the lumbar spine
4. Biomechanics of the thoracic spine
5. Biomechanics of the cervical spine
6. Biomechanics of the shoulder joint
7. Biomechanics of the elbow joint 
8. Biomechanics of the wrist joint and hand
9. Biomechanics of the hip joint
10. Biomechanics of the knee joint
11. Biomechanics of the ankle joint and foot 
12. Walking and biomechanical principles of walking





Last update: Malá Jitka, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (26.01.2026)
Learning resources -

The lectures will be held in English according to the schedule.

It is possible to use the learning support in the Moodle 2 interface:

https://dl2.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=5457

Last update: Malá Jitka, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (16.02.2025)