MUSCULOSKELETAL BASIS OF FOOT AND LOWER LIMB PATHOLOGY
POD5MFP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students build on their understanding of the anatomy, pathophysiology and biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system, to explore a range of musculoskeletal pathologies using authentic clinical cases. Students consider the elements of assessment, diagnosis and management of common lower limb musculoskeletal pathologies in the context of evidence-based practice.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Shannon Munteanu
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed all subjects from (HBS2ALF or equivalent, HBS2PAT or equivalent, POD4PAM, POD4CBP). Must be enrolled in one of the following courses:HZHPOD,HZHPDB,HZHPDM,HZHPDS,HZHPDW - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Podiatric Practice. Or admission in HMPOD, HMPODB - Master of Podiatric Practice.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Clinical sports medicine | Prescribed | Brukner,P and Khan,K 2012 | 4TH EDN, NORTH RYDE, NSW: MCGRAW-HILL, |
| Readings | Merriman's assessment of the lower limb | Prescribed | Yates, B 2009 | 3RD EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE/ELSEVIER, EDINBURGH, NEW YORK |
| Readings | Foot problems in older people: assessment and management | Recommended | Menz, Hylton B 2008 | CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE/ELSEVIER, EDINBURGH, NEW YORK |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Byron Perrin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"One 1-hour lecture"
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 2-hour facilitated workshop per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word written assignment | 30 | |
| one 10-minute team presentations (equiv to 200 words each student) | 10 | |
| one 15-minute practical examination (equivalent to 1,500 words) | 30 | |
| three online 20-minute multiple choice examinations (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 30 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Shannon Munteanu
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word written assignment | 30 | |
| one 10-minute team presentations (equiv to 200 words each student) | 10 | |
| one 15-minute practical examination (equivalent to 1,500 words) | 30 | |
| three online 20-minute multiple choice examinations (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 30 |