一、課程簡介:
Research in Prosthetics and Orthotics
義肢與矯具學研究
Course Number: 548 M0950
Course Objective:
The research of biomedical science and engineering has advanced in recent years, which has obviously been reflected on the progress in the technical and clinical aspects of prosthetics and orthotics (P&O). This course will take students to explore some of the researchable areas in P&O. The objective of this course is to learn the background and the tools of research in P&O. The research topics will cover research fundamentals, normal human locomotion, human joint biomechanics, pathological gait and orthotic intervention, control and design of orthotic and prosthetic devices. Students will write a research proposal during the semester. The research proposal will be turned in and presented in the end of this course.
Journals:
Prosthetics and Orthotics International
Journal of Biomechanics
Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Gait and Posture
Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development
Physical Therapy
On-line Resources:
Medline, Science Citation Index.
Time: Tu 9:10-12:00
Classroom: 水源校區北輔中心
Instructor:
Prof. Liang-Wey Chang (章良渭), 水源校區北輔中心
Tel.: 33653368轉107.
E-mail: bmechlw@ ntu.edu.tw

Tentative Coverage
1. Terminology and Concepts
2. Critical Review of the Literature
3. Research Hypothesis and Design
4. Normal Human Locomotion
5. Human Joint Biomechanics
6. Pathological Gait
7. Orthotic Intervention
8. Prosthetic Design
9. Prosthetic Control
10. Research Presentation

Course Conduct:

Mid Term 20%
Final Exam 20%
Research Project 60%


二、先修課程:
Call the course instructor

三、參考書目:
Related Journals.