Biomechanics, NTUPT 2004

Biomechanical Measurements

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Objectives: After studying this topic, the students will be able to

identify the commonly used biomechanical instruments
describe the parameters used in biomechanical studies
compare the differences among different instruments that have the same function

Measurements of Stress and Strain

Relationship Between Force and Body
Stress
Strain
Stress-Strain Curve
Measurements of Stress and Strain

Measurements of Muscle Strength

Evaluation of Muscle Strength
Muscle Strength Measurement System
Measurement of Muscle Activity

Kinematic Analysis

Rigid Body Kinematics
Measurement of Kinematic Variables
Processing of Raw Kinematic Data
Derived Kinematic Variables

Anthropometric Measurements

Application of Anthropometry in Biomechanics
Measurement of Body Segment Length
Measurement of Body Segment Mass
Measurement of Center of Mass
Measurement of Moment of Inertia

Kinetic Analysis

About Kinetics
Measurement of Kinetic Data
Biomechanical Models
Derived Kinetic Variables

Established on 03/15/2002 and Last Updated 05/19/2005