PDTY2103
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course will provide a detailed coverage of the musculoskeletal, neurological and vascular anatomy of the lower limb. In addition it will cover the biomechanics of abnormal lower limb action and different approaches to gait analysis (including podiatric theories).
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Understand the functional anatomy of the foot, ankle and lower limb.
2. Understand the principles of clinical gait analysis and apply theoretical knowledge to a clinical setting.
3. Perform a gait assessment including static and dynamic function and integrate clinical findings with theoretical biomechanical knowledge to formulate an appropriate management plan.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of podiatric biomechanics and current biomechanical theory.
5. Demonstrate an appreciation of the growth and development podiatric biomechanics as a discipline area and in relation to clinical studies.
6. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of structural and functional abnormalities of the lower limb which result in pathology.
7. Demonstrate an ability to integrate theoretical knowledge of podiatric biomechanics and gait analysis into the clinical setting.
Content
- Foot and ankle anatomy.
- Lower limb anatomy.
- Gait analysis.
- Pathomechanics.
- Podatric biomechanical theory.
Review of Progress
This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.
Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Podiatry program.
Pre-requisite - successful completion of PDTY1202 and HUBS1108
Assumed knowledge
Year 1 of the Podiatry program
Assessment items
In Term Test: Class Exam - Mid-semester
Viva Voce: Oral Exam
Formal Examination: Formal Exam
Online Learning Activity: Online Learning
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 27 hour(s) per term
- Biomechanical Laboratory for 2 Hours per Week for 8 Weeks, Anatomy Laboratory for 1 Hour per Week for 9 Weeks
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 30 hour(s) per term
- 2 hours per week for 3 weeks and 3 hours per week for 8 weeks. Online 1 hour per term.
Practical-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per term
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Course outline
- PDTY2103 - Semester 1, 2024 (Centralcst) (PDF, 232.7 KB)
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