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ERIC Number: EJ1321574
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-921X
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Simulations of Back and Arms
Liu, Dan; Duan, Zhuojan
Physics Teacher, v59 n7 p544-546 Oct 2021
Equilibrium is an essential concept in undergraduate physics curriculum as it integrates Newton's laws and torque. The importance also comes from its wide applications in mechanics and biomechanics. Simulations of Back and Arms are developed mainly for the undergraduates who major in physical therapy and health sciences. They are implemented as open-ended inquiry learning on the subject of key concepts in equilibrium. Students practice and apply the knowledge to calculate the forces on the erector spinae muscle and lumbar vertebrae, then conclude the optimal posture for lifting a heavy object. Besides enhancing understanding of the lecture materials, students can practice lab skills such as image analysis and control variables.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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