Biomechanics and Assessment of Functional Ability (5 cr)

Objective

The student is able to apply the basics of biomechanics to human functional capacity and its evaluation. The student can describe the importance of balance as part of functional capacity. The student
• is able to describe the different stages of the gait cycle, the motions and muscular activity that take place during these stages and the gait variables of time and distance
• is able to observe gait visually and to use various methods for evaluating motion, movement, motion control and balance
• recognises and is able to observe common changes in gait and movement
• is familiar with the different stages of running and the basics of evaluating running
• knows the basics of energy consumption as part of the evaluation of functional capacity
• is able to utilise evaluation data in clinical decision-making.

Content

• Application of biomechanics in the evaluation of movement
• Basics of walking and running and their evaluation
• Muscular functioning and movements of the joints in the different stages of the gait cycle
• Observing gait
• Methods of evaluating movement and motion using various measurement devices and technology
• Interpreting measurement results
• Common gait abnormalities
• Balance as part of human functional capacity
• Evaluating balance

Location and time

Etäopetus (Zoom)
Myllypuron kampus

27.3.2025 klo 12.30-14.45 (ETÄ) Orientaatio, Tissue Stress Model, Biomekaniikan perusteita
2.4.2025 klo 9.00-11.15 (ETÄ) Biomekaniikan ja kävelyn perusteita
8.4.2025 klo 9.00-11.30 (LÄHI) Biomekaniikan ja kävelyn perusteita
9.4.2025 klo 9.00-11.30 (LÄHI) Biomekaniikan ja kävelyn perusteita
10.4.2025 klo 9.00-11.30 (LÄHI) Biomekaniikan ja kävelyn perusteita
11.4.2025 klo 9.00-11.30 (LÄHI) Kävelyn visuaalinen havainnointi
20.5.2025 klo 9.00-15.00 (LÄHI) Liikelaboratorio workshop
22.5.2025 klo 12.45-15.00 (LÄHI) 3D-liikeanalyysi ja isokineettinen lihasvoimamittaus demot

Materials

Powerpoint presentions which are given during the course
Literature given during the course

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Learning assignments
laboratory

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Oppimistehtävän palautus viimeistään 9.6.2025

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

1op = 27t opiskelijan työtä
Kokonaiskuormitus 5op = 135 tuntia
Koostuu etätunneista, lähitunneista sekä itsenäisestä opiskelusta

Further information

The teacher may give additional assignments as a pedagogical solution e.g. to cover for absence.

MATERIALS and assignments created by the teacher are protected under the Copyright law (404/61), and the teacher holds copyright to these creations. Assignments and materials may not be used other than in your own studies. The public distribution of these is only allowed with the permission of the teacher.

In case the student has received a decision for individual support, which can affect the completion of the study unit, the student should be in touch with the responsible teacher of the study unit directly after the ending of the enrolment period.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• can search for professional knowledge regarding a single issue
• is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field
• distinguishes everyday information from research knowledge.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• can act in individual professional situations according to instruction
• aims to act in a client-oriented way
• proves to have adequate skills to act in professional situations.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• is familiar with the ethical principles of the field
• can work as a member of a work group
• is able to evaluate personal strengths and development needs.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• can search for knowledge from various sources and is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• can work well in typical professional tasks and situations
• can work in a client-oriented way.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• can act in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
• can work in work groups and projects
• is able to develop oneself.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• can search for knowledge from different sources and justifies their use
• utilises the professional knowledge base.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• can apply professional skills in professional situations and acts responsibly
• can act in a client-oriented way
• is capable of solving professional tasks and problems.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• justifies professional activities based on the ethical principles of the field
• can work in work groups and projects and shares competence
• is able to develop oneself.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• can search for professional knowledge regarding a single issue
• is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field
• distinguishes everyday information from research knowledge.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• can act in individual professional situations according to instruction
• aims to act in a client-oriented way
• proves to have adequate skills to act in professional situations.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• is familiar with the ethical principles of the field
• can work as a member of a work group
• is able to evaluate personal strengths and development needs.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Learning Assignments

Qualifications

Anatomy and Physiology
Basics of Functional Ability Evaluation

Objective

The student is able to apply the basics of biomechanics to human functional capacity and its evaluation. The student can describe the importance of balance as part of functional capacity. The student
• is able to describe the different stages of the gait cycle, the motions and muscular activity that take place during these stages and the gait variables of time and distance
• is able to observe gait visually and to use various methods for evaluating motion, movement, motion control and balance
• recognises and is able to observe common changes in gait and movement
• is familiar with the different stages of running and the basics of evaluating running
• knows the basics of energy consumption as part of the evaluation of functional capacity
• is able to utilise evaluation data in clinical decision-making.

Content

• Application of biomechanics in the evaluation of movement
• Basics of walking and running and their evaluation
• Muscular functioning and movements of the joints in the different stages of the gait cycle
• Observing gait
• Methods of evaluating movement and motion using various measurement devices and technology
• Interpreting measurement results
• Common gait abnormalities
• Balance as part of human functional capacity
• Evaluating balance

Qualifications

Anatomy and Physiology
Basics of Functional Ability Evaluation