Biomechanics in Musculoskeletal Health

摘要

Musculoskeletal problems, such as traumatic injury, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis, are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and are therefore a crucial branch of public health. Biomechanics has been proven to play a critical role in musculoskeletal pathology, treatment, and rehabilitation. Biomechanical factors could influence cell’s metabolic activity, bone remodeling, and sequelae development. Advancement in biomechanical theory, methodology, and technique could also promote the improvement on the design of protective, surgical, and rehabilitation equipment. Advancement in computational technique even promoted the development of computational biomechanics.