Teaching Instrumentation and Methodology in Human Motion Analysis

Abstract

Applying technical devices of varying degree of complexity and sophistication with the purpose of diagnostics and treatment has been a hallmark of modern western medicine. Todays' medical praxis, for instance, relays heavily on CT, MRI, ultrasound, and other complex devices. One example, ever more present during the last decade, is the instrumentation for biomechanical (kinematic, kinetic and EMG) motion measurements and analysis. The paper describes some contributions in this realm at the University of Zagreb including the publishing of a comprehensive textbook on the subject and also the introducement of teaching curricula to implement the appropriate knowledge. Problems are discussed of educating professionals and disseminating knowledge of this kind to the interdisciplinary audience including biomedical engineers, medical doctors, kinesiologists, physical therapists, etc.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 25, 2001
Accession Number
ADA409214

Entities

People

  • V. Medved

Organizations

  • University of Zagreb

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomechanics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Detectors
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Instrumentation
  • Locomotion
  • Measurement
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Robotics
  • Signal Processing
  • Students
  • Universities

Readers

  • STEM Education
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology