Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Engineering

  1. Research Methods and Clinical Applications
    1. Experimental Design
      1. Study Types
        1. Observational Studies
          1. Experimental Studies
            1. Clinical Trials
            2. Sample Size Determination
              1. Power Analysis
                1. Effect Size Estimation
                2. Randomization and Blinding
                  1. Randomization Methods
                    1. Blinding Strategies
                    2. Control Groups
                      1. Placebo Controls
                        1. Active Controls
                          1. Historical Controls
                        2. Data Analysis
                          1. Descriptive Statistics
                            1. Central Tendency
                              1. Variability Measures
                                1. Distribution Characteristics
                                2. Inferential Statistics
                                  1. Hypothesis Testing
                                    1. Confidence Intervals
                                      1. Effect Sizes
                                      2. Advanced Statistical Methods
                                        1. Regression Analysis
                                          1. ANOVA
                                            1. Multivariate Analysis
                                              1. Time Series Analysis
                                            2. Outcome Measures
                                              1. Biomechanical Measures
                                                1. Kinematic Variables
                                                  1. Kinetic Variables
                                                    1. EMG Parameters
                                                    2. Functional Measures
                                                      1. Performance Tests
                                                        1. Activities of Daily Living
                                                          1. Quality of Life Scales
                                                          2. Patient-Reported Outcomes
                                                            1. Pain Scales
                                                              1. Satisfaction Measures
                                                                1. Functional Questionnaires
                                                              2. Clinical Translation
                                                                1. Regulatory Considerations
                                                                  1. FDA Approval Process
                                                                    1. Clinical Trial Phases
                                                                      1. Post-Market Surveillance
                                                                      2. Evidence-Based Practice
                                                                        1. Systematic Reviews
                                                                          1. Meta-Analysis
                                                                            1. Clinical Guidelines
                                                                            2. Implementation Science
                                                                              1. Adoption Strategies
                                                                                1. Barrier Identification
                                                                                  1. Sustainability Planning
                                                                                2. Ethical Considerations
                                                                                  1. Research Ethics
                                                                                    1. Risk-Benefit Analysis
                                                                                      1. Vulnerable Populations
                                                                                      2. Clinical Ethics
                                                                                        1. Patient Autonomy
                                                                                          1. Beneficence and Non-Maleficence
                                                                                            1. Justice and Fairness
                                                                                            2. Technology Ethics
                                                                                              1. Privacy and Data Security
                                                                                                1. Algorithmic Bias
                                                                                                  1. Human Enhancement