This lectures introduces the basic principles of injury mechanics and rehabilitation focussing on sports injuries.
Objective
Within the scope of this lecture you will learn the basic principles of trauma biomechanics. Based on examples from sports, you will get to know different mechanisms that can possibly result in injury. Investigating the background and cause of injury should allow you to assess the injury risk for sports activities. Furthermore you should be able to develop measures to prevent such injury.
Content
This lecture deals with the basic principles of injury mechanics and rehabilitation. Mechanisms that can result in injury are presented. Furthermore possibilities to prevent injuries are discussed. Thereby the lecture focuses on sports injuries.
Lecture notes
Handouts will be made available.
Literature
Schmitt K-U, Niederer P, M. Muser, Walz F: "Trauma Biomechanics - Accidental Injury in traffic and sports", Springer Verlag
Prerequisites / Notice
A course work is required. The mark of this course work contributes to the final credits for this lecture. Details will be given during the first lecture.
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)