PODIATRIC BIOMECHANICS

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Overview

Podiatrists require knowledge and understanding of foot and ankle biomechanics related to the clinical management of patients. In this subject students will be supported to develop an understanding of podiatric biomechanics. Authentic clinical cases and enquiry-based activities will be used to develop their understanding of the role of podiatric biomechanics … For more content click the Read more button below.

Podiatrists require knowledge and understanding of foot and ankle biomechanics related to the clinical management of patients. In this subject students will be supported to develop an understanding of podiatric biomechanics. Authentic clinical cases and enquiry-based activities will be used to develop their understanding of the role of podiatric biomechanics in commonly encountered conditions in the context of evidence-based practice. Students will engage with online resources, published journal articles, case studies and face-to-face workshops, to acquire skills and knowledge.

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Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Daniel Bonanno

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Justify the selection of biomechanical assessments of the lower limb and foot.

Perform biomechanical assessments of the lower limb and foot and explain the rationale for the procedures.

Analyse the findings of biomechanical assessments and interpret the implications for podiatric care.

Apply best available evidence in the collaborative management of patients that takes account of their individual biomechanics.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HHPOD.

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