pod5mfp foot and lower limb pathology
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.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorShannon Munteanu
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
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-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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 |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorByron 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShannon 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 |