DEMONSTRATION
Biomechanical Concepts Made Simple Using Flash and Poser 5
Gail Amort-Larson, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta,
Canada
ABSTRACT:
The
body is a very dynamic and complicated structure. When analyzing human movement
biomechanics play a significant role. Students find several biomechanical
concepts very difficult to comprehend. This demonstration looks at how Flash
and Poser 5 were used to construct a self-teaching module, which addresses
several of these biomechanical concepts.
Planes
and axes are two concepts which students have trouble grasping. This module exhibits a 3 dimensional figure
being divided by flat surfaces or planes. A limb or body segment will then move
along the plane demonstrating the concept.
Axes are also demonstrated in the same manner. Students can visualize
the activity as modeled. All planes and axis are presented in this format.
Interactive
activities are incorporated into the module, which allows the student to
perform a self test. QuickTime videos permit the student to watch different
movements and functional activities. They then identify the movement by
pressing a button to indicate which plane the movement is traveling along. Other interactive activities have the student
drawing the location of the axis around which the movement travels.
This
self-teaching module deals with a potentially difficult concept. A
3-dimensional, interactive computerized module allows students to understand
this concept without difficulty.
BENEFIT TO PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING SESSION:
Participants
will be able to see how Flash and Poser 5 have been used to develop a WebCT
teaching module, which presents and simplifies potentially complicated
concepts. Participants will be able to manipulate the interactive module and
review or attempt the self tests.
Gail Amort-Larson
3-20 Corbett Hall
Department of
Occupational Therapy
Faculty of
Rehabilitation Medicine
University of
Alberta, Edmonton
Alberta, Canada
T6G 2G4
Phone: 780-492-5982,
Fax: 780-492-1626