An application of biomechanical assessment to common foot and leg pathologies
An appreciation that the understanding and complexity of foot pathologies will develop alongside the acquisition and assimilation of new information
Learning outcomes/objectives
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
Analyse normal changes that take place in human locomotion during the average lifespan of humankind.
Appraise how the mechanisms of human locomotion adapt to specific circumstances
Demonstrate a general understanding of the effects of damage to this system and the resulting loss of normal body function.
Using the case based examples, appreciate the defining factors of soft tissue and osseous pathologies and how they affect foot function and gait.
Content
The changes to human locomotion during growth, development and the ageing process (from paediatric to adult to geriatric).
Adaptation of the human gait cycle and lower limb to unfamiliar terrains and circumstances (surfaces, sight, age, direction, angle).
Discussion of some of the national service frameworks that are currently in existence that link with MSK Podiatry.
Foot types and all theoretical perspectives.
Soft tissue and osseous foot pathologies will be introduced, covering Hallux abducto-valgus deformity, lateral ankle sprain, peroneal tendon and nerve pathology.
Using a case based approach some basic pathology will be delivered with dissection and theory integration, including the effects on foot and lower limb function.
Key note lectures including external clinicians providing links to clinical practice. Case based approach to learning with anatomy dissection integrated. Small group work. On-line learning materials such as discussion boards, wikis and interactive anatomy packages. Anatomy models, bones and plastinated specimens. Revision sessions and tutorials. Use of SHP Human Movement Laboratory with practical workshops and links to concurrent dissection and clinical podiatry modules. Practical sessions will be used to explore the biomechanical principles of lower limb function.
Learning support
Module team support; directed resources (on-line and text); ALS; information services support; student services support, use of DVD/ online anatomy package, StudentCentral.
Indicative reading:
Agur, A. M. R., Dalley A.F. (2004) Grant's atlas of anatomy 11th ed. London; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Cunningham, D. J. (1986) Cunningham's manual of practical anatomy - Vol.1: Upper and lower limbs. 15th ed. by G.J. Romanes, London: Oxford University Press.
Drake, R. L., Vogl W., Mitchell A.W.M (2005) Gray's anatomy for students. London: Churchill Livingstone.
Gilroy, A. M., MacPherson, B. R., and Ross, L. M. 2008. Atlas of Anatomy. New York: Thieme.
Gosling, J.A., Harris P.F., Humpherson, J.R., Whitmore I. and Willan P.L.T. (2008) Human anatomy: color atlas and textbook. 5th ed. London: Mosby-Wolfe.
Kerr. 2010. Introductory Biomechanics. Andy Churchill Livingstone
Michaud. 1997. Foot Orthoses and Other Forms of Conservative Care. Chapter 1-3.
Munro and Campbell. 2000. McCleod's Clinical Examination. Churchill Livingstone.
Neale and Adams. 2005. Neale’s Common Foot Disorders. 7th Edition. Churchill Livingstone.
Valmassy. 1996. Clinical Biomechanics of the Lower Extremities. Mosby, St.Louis.
Palastanga, N, Soames R.W., Field D. (2006) Anatomy and human movement: structure and function. 5th ed. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Watkins. J. 2009. The Pocket Podiatry Guide. Functional Anatomy. Churchill Livingstone
Winston R. (2005) Body: an Amazing Tour of Human Anatomy. UK: Dorling Kindersley.
Assessment tasks
An 1800 word case study on the changes to gait through either the ageing process or a simple biomechanical dysfunction, addressing the assessment of the patient. (LO 1-5)
100% weighting.
Brief description of module content and/or aims (maximum 80 words)
This module will further develop students understanding of the concepts of human locomotion and its adaptations. It will provide students with a sound knowledge of the principles of biomechanics and their application of functional anatomy. It will introduce students to case based pathology and their effects on foot function and gait.
Area examination board to which module relates
Podiatry
Module team/authors/coordinator
Maria Young, Bev Durrant & Full-time academic team.