Rehabilitation Engineering

Grading of the course requires grading of the following courses:

Biomechanics and Biomaterials (17BBBB)

Lecturer:

Josef Živčák

Tutor:

Josef Živčák

Supervisor:

Department of Biomedical Technology

Synopsis:

Hysiotherapy, especially physical therapy, orthotics and prosthesis, selected parts of biomechanics and ergonomy. Physical therapeutic methods, technology in therapy (ultrasound apparatuses and technology for radiotherapy). Replacement by sensors and possibilities of communication with computer. Artificial organs and relevant circulatory confirmatory devices. Implantable medical devices - pacemakers, defibrilators, cardioverters.

Requirements:

Syllabus of lectures:

1.Introduction, wheelchairs

2.Staircase loading platform, ramps

3.Compensational aids

4.Car matching for disabled

5.Barrierless spaces

6.Orthotics and prosthesis

7.Myoelectric prosthesis

8.Training systems

9.Complex functions diagnostics

10.Technology for physical therapy

11.Medical devices used in therapy

12.Artificial organs

13.Implantable devices

14.Cochlear neuroprosthesis

Syllabus of tutorials:

1.Project - design of rehabilitation tools and devices in CAD system SolidWorks

2.Project - design of rehabilitation tools and devices in CAD system SolidWorks

3.Project - design of rehabilitation tools and devices in CAD system SolidWorks

4.Project - design of rehabilitation tools and devices in CAD system SolidWorks

5.Project - design of rehabilitation tools and devices in CAD system SolidWorks

6.Project - design of rehabilitation tools and devices in CAD system SolidWorks

7.Project - design of rehabilitation tools and devices in CAD system SolidWorks

8.Project - design of rehabilitation tools and devices in CAD system SolidWorks

9.Project - design of rehabilitation tools and devices in CAD system SolidWorks

10.Biomechanics of Muscles (member superior)

11.Biomechanics of Muscles (member inferior)

12.Intervertebral disk mechanics

13.Biomechanics of caput of humer (luxation)

14.Biomechanics of middle ear (impedance transformer)

Study Objective:

The main goal of the subject is to give information within the field of rehabilitation engineering as branch where the all activity is devoted to the improvement of dissabled quality of live. Students will be able to perform synthesis of the knowledge from a lot of branches to obtain the most suitable aid or device.

Study materials:

[1] Low, J., Reed, A. Electrotherapy explained, Butterworth Heineman, 2002

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Bakalářský studijní obor Biomedicínský technik - prezenční (compulsory elective course)