Bioinstrumentation

Catalog description

This lecture/laboratory course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to become proficient with several pieces of instrumentation commonly employed in biomechanics laboratories for orthopedic research. Studied instrumentation will include but is not limited to: electromyography, force plate, motion analysis (2D and 3D), and knee arthrometry. The student will also investigate and become knowledgeable with the reliability and validity of each piece of instrumentation as is reported in the current literature.