| Week 1 |
January 10
January 12 |
Introduction
Analysis of Muscle and Joint Loads |
| Week 2 |
January 17
January 19 |
MLK Day - No Class
Analysis of Muscle and Joint Loads |
| Week 3 |
January 24
January 26 |
Musculoskeletal Dynamics
Clinical Application of Musculoskeletal Dynamics |
| Week 4 |
January 31 and
February 2 |
Laboratory Sessions - Motion Analysis and EMG |
| Week 5 |
February 7
February 9 |
Biomechanics of Bone
Bone Modeling, Remodeling, and Fracture Risk Prediction |
| Week 6 |
February 14
February 16 |
Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3)
Structure and Function of Articular Cartilage and Meniscus |
| Week 7 |
February 22
February 24 |
Biphasic Properties of Articular Cartilage
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| Week 8 |
February 28
March 1 |
Swelling of Articular Cartilage
Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments |
| Week 9 |
March 6
March 8 |
Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments
Functional Adaptation of Tendons and Ligaments |
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March 13
to
March 17 |
Spring Break |
| Week 10 |
March 20
March 22 |
Exam 2 (Chapters 4-5)
Discussion of Papers |
| Week 11 |
March 27
March 29 |
Joint Lubrication
Diarthrodial Joints |
| Week 12 |
April 3
April 5 |
Biomechanics of Fracture Fixation
Biomechanics of the Spine |
| Week 13 |
April 10
April 12 |
Analysis of Spine Biomechanics
Student Presentations |
| Week 14 |
April 17
April 19 |
Student Presentations
Student Presentations |
| Week 15 |
April 24 |
Student Presentations |
| Weel 16 |
May 1 |
Final Exam (Chapters 6-8 + Student Presentations)
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