Podiatry Clinical Studies 100

Course aim

The aim of this course is to introduce students to biomechanical theory and practice and apply mechanical principles to movement influencing the lower limb and to introduce students to assessment protocols and treatment procedures required in podiatry clinical practice

Course content

Biomechanics: Gravity, equilibrium, forces, levers, pulleys, kinetic chains, biomechanics of joints and muscle including the role of muscles in normal movement , biomechanics of biological tissue; forces, effect of loading, load deformation curves and application to particular biological tissue. Clinical assessment protocols, subjective and objective assessment procedures, introduction to simple treatment procedures.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	3 hours x 6 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 6 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Biomechanics practical/report, Examination, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.