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Department of Podiatry

POD2PBM: Podiatric Biomechanics

This page is intended as the major resource for lecture material for POD2PBM in 2008. 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 (unit co-ordinator).

Updated 28th April, 2008

	Week 1 Introduction (take brief notes) The past, present and future of podiatric biomechanics [new white background]		Week 2 Review of first year biomechanics knowledge - spot quiz Metatarsal length variations & digital deformities [new white background]
	Week 3 Spinal Mechanics related to foot function Planal dominance [new white background]		Week 4 Limb length discrepancy [new white background] Extrinsic Factors
	Week 5 Muscle Evaluation Advanced clinical gait analysis		Week 6 Biomechanical examination form
	Week 7 Self directed case studies - no lecture		Week 8 Hallux Abducto Valgus (new 28/4) Hallus limitus & rigidus (new 28/4)
	Week 9 Introduction to the uncertainty of knowledge Sagittal Plane Facilitation of motion model Centre of pressure model		Week 10 Tissue Stress model Preferred motion pattern model
	Week 11 Hip Joint Knee Joint		Week 12 Biomechanics of running Case studies and the clinical application of theory
	Week 13 Review & exam preparation

Content Approved by: Head of Podiatry
Page maintained by: Podiatry Webmaster
Last Updated: March 31st, 2008

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