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POD21PBM: Podiatric Biomechanics

2007: please do not download the pages below - this resource is still to be updated for 2007.

This page is intended as the major resource for lecture material for POD21PBM in 2006. Please check back at this page every so often, as the lecture notes may be in an updated form before the physical lecture. Please visit the links for each page to extend your knowledge - report any broken links to Adam Bird (subject co-ordinator).

Updated 20th February, 2006

 

 

Week 1

Introduction

The past, present and future of podiatric biomechanics

Week 2

Worksheet (voluntary)

Metatarsal length variations

Digital Deformity

 

Week 3

Limb length discrepancy

Extrinsic Factors

Week 4

Planal dominance

Spinal Mechanics related to foot function

Week 5

Muscle Evaluation

Advanced clinical gait analysis

 

Week 6

Biomechanical examination form

 

 

Week 7

Hallux Abducto Valgus

Hallus limitus & rigidus

Week 8

Introduction to the uncertainty of knowledge (see manual)

Sagittal Plane Facilitation of motion model

Centre of pressure model

 

Week 9

Tissue Stress model

Preferred motion pattern model

 

Week 10

Hip Joint

Knee Joint

 

Week 11

Biomechanics of running

Case studies and the clinical application of theory (see manual)

Week 12

'The great biomechanical debate'

 

Week 13

Review & exam preparation

Subject Resources

Subject references

Subject objectives & assessment

Website resource: a guide to completing the biomechanical examination form

 


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Last Updated: February 16th, 2005