1st Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Physics

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ECTS Credits4
Number of Hours (h/year)45
Teaching staffCAMPSTEYN, Henri
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_KINE0009/1
Prerequisite

Elementary notions of physics and mathematics

Aims and Objectives

To be able to :

  • Recognize links between different physical quantities and techniques of physiotherapy.

Modelize problems and solve them in simple terms.

Description

Physics in relation with physiotherapy.

Vectorial calculus : definitions and properties of vectors.

Kinematics : general equations of motions.

Dynamics : notions of force and related quantities; laws.

Pressure – Work – Energy – Power

Statics : levers – pulleys.

Hydrostatics

Hydrodynamics.

Elastic properties of materials.

Surface phenomenons.

Osmosis.

Bibliography

Benedek, G.B., Villars, F H, Physics with illustrative examples from medicine and biology, Vol. 1, Mechanics Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1974.

Bouyssy, A, et al, Physique pour les sciences de la vie, (Tome 1, 2, 3), Dia Université Belin, 1987,1988.

Cameron , J.R, et Skofronick, J.G., Medical Physics, Wiley-Interscience, 1978.

Damask, A.C, Medical physics, Vol 1, Physiological physics, External probes, Academic Press, 1978.

Durey, A, Physique pour les sciences du sport, Ed. Masson, 1997.

Holwill, M.E., Sylvester, N.R., Introduction to biological physics, John Wileys & Sons, 1976.

Kane, J., Sternheim, M., Physique, Ed. Dunod, 1999.

MARION, J.B., General physics with bioscience assays, John Wileys & Sons, 1979.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures

Problems

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

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