UNO Website Biomechanics B.S. in Biomechanics

Biomechanics is the study of forces that act on the body and the effects they produce Biomechanists work in collecting and analyzing biological and movement-related data, examine the efficacy of drugs that affect movement, and generate biotechnologies that improve functionality and monitor mobility. The study of biomechanics is a unique intersection of biology, physiology, anatomy, physics, mathematics, and chemistry to solve difficult problems in medicine and health. This program is an excellent choice for students planning to continue their education in profess ional schools for physical or occupational therapy, or medicine and other science-based programs

International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Community (i-FAB): past, present and beyond

The International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Community (i-FAB) is an international collaborative activity which will have an important impact on the foot and ankle biomechanics community. It was launched on July 2nd 2007 at the foot and ankle session of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) meeting in Taipei, Taiwan. i-FAB is driven by the desire to improve our understanding of foot and ankle biomechanics as it applies to health, disease, and the design,development and evaluation of foot and ankle surgery, and interventions such as footwear, insoles and surfaces

Biomechanics

Biomechanics is a vast discipline within the field of Biomedical Engineering. It explores the underlying mechanics of how biological and physiological systems move. It encompasses important clinical applications to address questions related to medicine using engineering mechanics principles. Biomechanics includes interdisciplinary concepts from engineers, physicians, therapists, biologists, physicists, and mathematicians. Through their collaborative efforts, biomechanics research is ever changing and expanding, explaining new mechanisms and principles for dynamic human systems. Biomechanics is used to describe how the human body moves, walks, and breathes, in addition to how it responds to injury and rehabilitation. Advanced biomechanical modeling methods, such as inverse dynamics, finite element analysis, and musculoskeletal modeling are used to simulate and investigate human situations in regard to movement and injury. Biomechanical technologies are progressing to answer contemporary medical questions. The future of biomechanics is dependent on interdisciplinary research efforts and the education of tomorrow’s scientists

Jet Spaces in Modern Hamiltonian Biomechanics

In this paper we propose the time-dependent Hamiltonian form of human biomechanics, as a sequel to our previous work in time-dependent Lagrangian biomechanics [1]. Starting with the Covariant Force Law, we first develop autonomous Hamiltonian biomechanics. Then we extend it using a powerful geometrical machinery consisting of fibre bundles and jet manifolds associated to the biomechanical configuration manifold. We derive time-dependent, dissipative, Hamiltonian equations and the fitness evolution equation for the general time-dependent human biomechanical system. Keywords: Human biomechanics, covariant force law, configuration manifold, jet manifolds, time-dependent Hamiltonian dynamicsComment: 16 pages, 3 figure

Biomechanics Annual Report, Fall 2015

This annual report includes: Letter from the Director; B.S. in Biomechanics; QLI Partnership Center for Research in Human Movement Variability: Formation of the Center; Breathing and Walking Coupling Variability in COPD; Gait Variability in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease; Development of Postural Control Variability in Autism; The Effects of Virtual Reality on Gait Variability After Stroke; Pilot Grants; COBRE Research Day; New Hires in the Center Updates: Why Choose the BRB? Where Are They Now? From the Bench to the Market: New Partnership Paves the way to Pre-Symptomatic Disease Detection; Fun Facts; New Quipment Other Projects: Space Navigation; Neuroscience; Prosthetics; Radaux Project; NASA Beyond Our Borders: Greece; Ireland; Czech Republic; Second European Nonlinear Workshop in England; Spain; Japan; Denmark BRB Highlights: New Postdocs and Staff; Awards, Grants, and Scholarship; Seminar Series; Intercultural Senior Center Resistance Program; 2015 NE Science Fest; Conferences, Meetings, and Workshops; Fun Stuffhttps://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/nbcfnewsletter/1012/thumbnail.jp

Biomechanics Annual Report, Fall 2014

This annual report features: Letter from the Directer; COBRE Grant Press Release Updates - Our New Building; Visitors; Moving on Up; Why Choose BRB as a Student?; Where Are They Now?; From the Bench to the Market Projects - Neuroscience; NASA: Stimulation of the Sensory System; Motor Development; Variability Studies; Path Integration; Peripheral Artery Disease and Aging Other Content - Beyond our Borders; Journal Club; Awards; Faculty Travels; Conferences; NE Science Fest; Campaign for Nebraskahttps://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/nbcfnewsletter/1011/thumbnail.jp

HPER Biomechanics Laboratory 2006 Annual Report, Issue 5

This issue features Peripheral Arterial Disease and Geriatrics Research Update, Lab Expands with New Personnel, Labor on NIH Grant Is, “Gratifying Labor” States Dr. Stergiou, Federal Grant On Cerebral Palsy: Joint Venture Demonstrates Progress, Evolution of Wireless Gait Analysis, Innovations of Robotic Assisted Surgery Research, Incorporating Virtual Reality, Events in the Lab, Dr. Stergiou Awarded Outstanding Graduate Mentor , Collaborations in Orthopedics, The Media Features Efforts in HPER Biomechanics Lab , Other Continuing Collaborations, Other Exciting News, Publications for 2006 and The 2006-2007 HPER Biomechanics Laboratory.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/nbcfnewsletter/1004/thumbnail.jp

Nebraska Biomechanics Core Facilty 2007 Annual Report, Issue 6

This issue features UNO Announces the Nebraska Biomechanics Core Facility (NBCF), Exciting Growth, This Project was FUN!, Tours!, Welcome and Hello! - Open House for Two Colleges, Laboratory Updates, Latest Developments, Other Global Connections, and Other Exciting News.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/nbcfnewsletter/1005/thumbnail.jp

HPER Biomechanics Laboratory 2003 Annual Report, Issue 2

This issue features Can chaos be used for stability in walking Robots?, Promising insights on the development of posture in infants, The effect of Parkinson’s disease in stair negotiation, How certain are the elderly in selecting a stable gait pattern?, Collaboration with UNMC to improve Robotic Surgical Techniques, Helping High School students and K-12 teachers appreciate math and science, Max Kurz receives three awards for 2003, New Textbook published, Collaborations in orthopedics and cerebral concussion, and 2003 Publications and Presentations.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/nbcfnewsletter/1001/thumbnail.jp

HPER Biomechanics Laboratory 2002 Annual Report, Issue 1

This issue features Development of a gait-o-gram for the assessment of gait, Promising insights on the development of posture in children, A new understanding of Parkinson’s Disease, Assessing the stability of elderly gait, Gait analysis provides the Omaha community with relief from running injuries, Custom Palm pilot software offers scientists and teachers new technology, Helping high school students appreciate science and math, Past students achieve success, Collaborative work with the Orthopedic Center of Sports Medicine at Ioannina-Greece, and 2002 Publications and Presentationshttps://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/nbcfnewsletter/1000/thumbnail.jp