Course overview
The aim of this course is to introduce students to biomechanical theory and practice and apply mechanical principles to movement influencing the lower limb and to introduce students to assessment protocols and treatment procedures required in podiatry clinical practice Biomechanics theory. Biomechanics of joints and muscles. Foot and ankle biomechanics. Clinical anatomy. Introduction to podiatry practice. Chronic disease assessment and management.
Course learning outcomes
- Relate biomechanical principles to podiatry practice
- Relate biomechanical principles to specific biological tissue.
- Demonstrate an understanding of technical information related to movement, anatomy and podiatry practice.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of clinical conditions relevant to podiatry practice.
- Communicate technical information related to movement and anatomy clearly in written form.
- Demonstrate an understanding of assessment principles in clinical practice
- Demonstrate application of subjective and objective assessment skills in simple practice.