The Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics Engineering conducted a specialized workshop in the Dijlah Hall on Monday, June 11, 2024. Professor Dr. Mahmoud Rashid delivered a lecture on the OpenSim simulation program. The workshop was attended by the Dean, along with a group of faculty members and individuals interested in the field of prosthetics, orthotics, and medical rehabilitation.

The workshop introduced the OpenSim program, an open-source software for biomechanical modeling, simulation, and analysis developed by a research team at Stanford University. The program features key capabilities, including:

1. **Musculoskeletal Modeling**: Helps in creating detailed models of the musculoskeletal system.

2. **Motion Simulation**: Allows the simulation of various body movements.

3. **Dynamic Analysis**: Provides accurate dynamic analyses of movements.

4. **Inverse Kinematics and Dynamics**: Processes data to obtain detailed information on forces and torques.

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7. **Programming and Customization**: Can be customized and programmed to meet researchers' needs.

8. **Data Analysis Tools**: Provides advanced data analysis tools.

The workshop included the implementation of four practical case studies applying the simulation to normal and pathological gait and analyzing the movements of amputees using prosthetics. The process began with creating the model, conducting kinematic and dynamic analyses, and obtaining the necessary results and charts to evaluate and address anatomical and clinical issues.

The attending professors and researchers praised the importance of this program for applications in research projects and proposals for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. They highlighted its role in comparing practical and theoretical cases to achieve greater accuracy in results.