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Department of Podiatry

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

Content Approved by: Head of Podiatry
Page maintained by: Podiatry Webmaster
Last Updated: February 16th, 2005

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