Overview

Biomechanics is the science that investigates the effects of forces on biological tissues, organs and systems, in relation to biological and medical problems. The study of musculoskeletal biomechanics provides a fundamental understanding of the mechanical principles of human body movements. It also helps to address problems related to human’s health, healthcare and performance. In orthopaedic applications, biomechanics concepts are employed to enhance the understanding of the mechanical behaviour of total joint replacements (TJRs).

This 3-day course will cover the fundamentals and use of biomechanics for complementing healthcare solutions for musculoskeletal disorders, rehabilitation and athletes’ performance. The use of patient-specific finite element analysis and in-vitro cadaveric study for the investigation of fixation performance of TJRs and implant design requirements will be presented. Hands-on practical sessions on gait analysis (motion capture) and biomechanical testing (using digital image correlation – DIC) will be conducted for the attendees to have a better appreciation on experimental biomechanics.

Teaching Team

What You’ll Learn

  • Kinematics and Kinetics of Human Movement
  • Biomechanics of Bone and Soft Tissues
  • Biomechanics of Joints
  • Biomechanical Analysis of Joint Implants
  • Gait Analysis and Human Motion Capture
  • Applications of Biomechanics in Rehabilitation and Orthopaedics
  • Practical Sessions on Gait Analysis (Motion Capture) and Biomechanical Testing

Who Should Attend

  • Biomedical engineers and specialists, mechanical engineers, design engineers, additive manufacturing engineers
  • R&D engineers working in the medtech industry and healthcare institutions.
  • Medical doctors/residents, allied health professionals and sports therapists.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in physics and mechanics (vectors, force, stress, pressure etc)
 

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Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:

  • Attend at least 75% of the course
  • Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the course
  • The assessment will be an online quiz

Schedule

Day 1
Topic
Welcome and Registration
Kinematics and Kinetics of Human Movement
Tea Break
Kinematics and Kinetics of Human Movement
Lunch
Biomechanics of Bone and Soft Tissues
Tea Break
Biomechanics of Joints
End of Day 1

Day 2
Topic
Biomechanics of Joints
Tea Break
Biomechanics of Joints
Lunch
Gait Analysis and Human Motion Capture
Tea Break
Practical Session on Gait Analysis (Motion Capture)
End of Day 2

Day 3
Topic
Biomechanical Analysis of Joint Implants and Orthopaedics
Tea Break
Applications of Biomechanics in Rehabilitation
Lunch
Quiz/Assessment
Tea Break
Practical Session on Biomechanical Testing and the use of Digital Image Correlation (DIC) for Non-contact Strain Measurement
Q&A and Wrap-up
End of Day 3

Fees

 
Category Full Fee After SF Funding
Singapore Citizen (Below 40) / Singapore PR $2,568.00 $770.40
Singapore Citizen (40 & above) $2,568.00 $290.40
Non-Singaporeans $2,568.00 Not Eligible

Note:
  • All figures include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
  • You can opt for either SF Series Funding or Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy. Both cannot be combined.

» Learn more about funding types available

Terms & Conditions:

SkillsFuture Funding

In order to be eligible for the 70% training grant awarded by SkillsFuture, applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) must:
  1. Be a Singaporean Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
  2. Not receive any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed for the programme

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy

To be eligible for the 90% enhanced subsidy awarded, applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) must:
  1. Be a Singaporean Citizen
  2. Be at least 40 years old
  3. Not receive any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed for the programme

SIT reserves the right to make changes to published course information, including dates, times, venues, fees and instructors without prior notice.

Key Info

Venue SIT@Dover, 10 Dover Drive S138683
Time 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Date 18 Aug 2021 (Wed) to
20 Aug 2021 (Fri)
Registration is Closed.

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