Title: OpenSim 1.0: Software to Create and Analyze Dynamic Simulations of Movement

Abstract:
OpenSim 1.0: Software to Create and Analyze Dynamic Simulations of Movement Dynamic simulations of movement allow one to study neuromuscular coordination, analyze athletic performance, and estimate internal loading of the musculoskeletal system. We have developed a freely available, open-source software system (OpenSim) that lets users develop models of musculoskeletal structures and create dynamic simulations of a wide variety of movements. We are using this system to simulate the dynamics of individuals with pathological gait and to explore the biomechanical effects of treatments. OpenSim provides a platform on which the biomechanics community can build a library of simulations that can be exchanged, tested, analyzed, and improved through a multi-institutional collaboration.  We have recently released the software and trained the first seventy users.  We will provide an overview of the software and a detailed demonstration.  You can learn more at  https://simtk.org/home/opensim