Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
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HMS4503  - Analysis and Restoration of Human Locomotion

Period 2: from 28-10-2024 to 20-12-2024
 Co-requisites:
None
 Coordinator: Witlox, A. / Senden, R.
ECTS credits: 6
Language of instruction: English

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Deadline publication timetable
The date on which the timetable of this module is available: not applicable

Deadline publication final result
The date on which the final grade of this module is available: 24-1-2025

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Resit date: 6-3-2025

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Course information

Description: EN:
The aim of this course is to educate students on the basics of 3D motion analysis and its clinical applications for the analysis and restoration of human locomotion. From a clinical perspective walking ability has been identified as a vital sign for health. The course uses a combination of classic PBL for knowledge and understanding of the principles and project education in the form of a clinical case to understand the potential application s of the field. These are supported by lectures on the basic concepts and practicals to acquire skills in the methods and approaches of the field. The focus of the course will be on human locomotion. The students will work with real anonymized patient data to solve their clinical question and they will report their findings to a multi-disciplinary team of experts. They will also gain experience in novel approaches for clinical motion analysis and treatment.  
Goals: EN:

Knowledge and understanding

•             Biomechanical principles of human locomotion: kinematics, kinetics, muscle function

•             Current concepts in gait restoration: Virtual Reality training, Assistive devices/Exoskeletons, Rehabilitation robotics & Prosthetics

•             Basics of signal processing in 3D Motion Capture; filtering, differentiation/integration

•             Statistical approaches to analyse complex biomechanical data

•             Basic research skills; e.g. formulating hypothesis

Applying knowledge and understanding

•             Choosing and adapting the appropriate technique to measure relevant aspects of human locomotion

•             Performing post-processing of motion analysis data •Report gait data in a comprehensive manner

•             Develop a testable hypothesis

Making judgements

•             Interpret the results of a gait analysis trial to assess functional deficits

•             Advice (clinical) experts on results of the analysis

Communication

•             Write a scientifically sound report for a clinical case

•             Orally present and communicate to/with (clinical) experts

Learning skills

•             Critically analyse and report gait data

•             Critically review research studies and the methodology applied
Key words: EN:
3D motion analysis, movement disorders
Literature: This is the link to Keylinks, our online reference list.  
Teaching methods:
  • Work in workgroup(s)
  • Lecture(s)
  • Paper(s)
  • Problem Based Learning
  • Presentation(s)
  • Research
  • Skills
Assessments methods:
  • Final paper
  • Presentation
  • Written exam

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