Course overview
Students will learn to apply biomechanical paradigms to anatomical knowledge, guided by statistics and evidence from literature, in preparation to perform basic biomechanical examinations. Sagittal, transverse and frontal plane motions of the foot and leg, joint axes of the foot and ankle, ground reaction forces and their impact on the body; muscle activity, pressure distribution under the foot throughout the gait cycle (walking and running gait). Soft tissue and joint changes including development of hammer toe and Hallux Abducto Valgus. Critical review of relevant literature
Course learning outcomes
- Apply evidence based practice principals to biomechanical literature and theory.
- Communicate peer-reviewed literature regarding contemporary biomechanical paradigms in written and oral formats using appropriate language for a designated audience.
- Apply biomechanical paradigms to gait analysis.
- Perform basic biomechanical examination, including muscle strength assessment.
- Integrate anatomical, biomechanical and muscular knowledge into performing gait.